View Poll Results: Have you replaced your ball joints?
once
104
35.49%
more than once
19
6.48%
will be replacing soon
48
16.38%
have not replaced, zero problems
122
41.64%
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Ball joint poll
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Ball joint poll
Curious who has replaced ball joints on their 99-06 SDs. If so what mileage was on the truck and what made you notice the problem? What did you do for replacements? Factory or aftermarket?
I won't vote yet because neither of my SDs have had over 27k miles on them.
I won't vote yet because neither of my SDs have had over 27k miles on them.
Last edited by Customz; Apr 6, 2006 at 09:33 AM.
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I just had to replace mine at 42K or so. I'm not going to complain too much though, it is the first problem I have had in the 3 1/2 years I've owned the truck. Just wish it would have happened under warrenty. Anyway, that is still far too soon in my opinion.
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On 3rd set
According to an Oasis report the upper and lower ball joints were changed at 35,400 miles in 2004...which is right before the warranty.
I purchase my 2003 SD last November 2005 with 87,000 miles. I took it into the local dealer for a "once" over (90,000 mile scheduled maintenance) and they found the ball joints bad. Plus other stuff...(heck it is a Used vehicle)...
Replaced with OEM ball joints...both upper and lower. The way I use and drive this truck...they should last me a LONG time.
Total:
2003 SD upper / lower ball joints has been replaced 2 times. On 3rd set now.
biz
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2003 F250 SD SC 142" XLT FX4 V10 Auto 4x4 3.73s
I purchase my 2003 SD last November 2005 with 87,000 miles. I took it into the local dealer for a "once" over (90,000 mile scheduled maintenance) and they found the ball joints bad. Plus other stuff...(heck it is a Used vehicle)...
Replaced with OEM ball joints...both upper and lower. The way I use and drive this truck...they should last me a LONG time.
Total:
2003 SD upper / lower ball joints has been replaced 2 times. On 3rd set now.
biz
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2003 F250 SD SC 142" XLT FX4 V10 Auto 4x4 3.73s
Last edited by biz4two; Apr 6, 2006 at 04:14 PM. Reason: mispelled word
