Ball joints
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Ball joints
I have owned 5 Rangers from model year 1988 bought new to 2011 bought new, including 1995, 1999 and 2000. Still own the 1999, 2000 and 2011. The 1988 and 1995 both had twin I beam front suspension. The other three all have upper and lower control arm coil spring front suspension. My 1995 and 1988 never needed ball joints, my 1999 and 2000 have gone through two sets and are on third. The 2000 has left lower that boot is totally gone.
Any one have an explanation as to why the non twin I beam goes through them so fast and easy? Of all the cars and trucks these two Rangers are only vehicles I have ever had to replace ball joints.
Any one have an explanation as to why the non twin I beam goes through them so fast and easy? Of all the cars and trucks these two Rangers are only vehicles I have ever had to replace ball joints.
Tuned
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I have owned 5 Rangers from model year 1988 bought new to 2011 bought new, including 1995, 1999 and 2000. Still own the 1999, 2000 and 2011. The 1988 and 1995 both had twin I beam front suspension. The other three all have upper and lower control arm coil spring front suspension. My 1995 and 1988 never needed ball joints, my 1999 and 2000 have gone through two sets and are on third. The 2000 has left lower that boot is totally gone.
Any one have an explanation as to why the non twin I beam goes through them so fast and easy? Of all the cars and trucks these two Rangers are only vehicles I have ever had to replace ball joints.
Any one have an explanation as to why the non twin I beam goes through them so fast and easy? Of all the cars and trucks these two Rangers are only vehicles I have ever had to replace ball joints.
Mountain Pass
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I have owned 5 Rangers from model year 1988 bought new to 2011 bought new, including 1995, 1999 and 2000. Still own the 1999, 2000 and 2011. The 1988 and 1995 both had twin I beam front suspension. The other three all have upper and lower control arm coil spring front suspension. My 1995 and 1988 never needed ball joints, my 1999 and 2000 have gone through two sets and are on third. The 2000 has left lower that boot is totally gone.
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