Ball Joint replacement - how difficult?

["Dan Hirth" <dhirth@rro.ehnr.state.nc.us>]

Before I get new tires, I need to align the front end.  Before I 
align the front end, I need to replace the upper and lower ball 
joints.

I priced the parts at about $125.  How much work is entailed in this 
"weekend" project (for a novice)?


Dan Hirth

Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
1969 VW Fastback