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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 12:16 PM
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Ball Joint Replacement Question

My 84 f150 w/2wd has loose front wheels. Tooooo much vertical play when I move them up and down. Also you can see some tip in the wheel ( sometimes in and sometimes out). I've read a lot on the front end board and realize I may need to replace the ball joints. My question to anyone who has done this is; Are there bushings in the steering knuckle? Might they be the problem? If anyone has any help it would be appreciated. Any tips, insight, or magic Ford Dust would help... MK
 
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 11:59 PM
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No bushings, the steering knuckle rotates on the upper and lower ball joints.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 07:19 AM
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make sure your wheel bearings aint loose first
 
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