Ball Joint Question
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Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Edmonton, AB Canada
And pay for the diagnosis which could be slightly inflated as to make the shop more money, and then **** them off by taking it home and doing it yourself? I dont think that would be a good idea.The simple tests will work if you pay attention to where the play is coming from, and dont hesistate to ask questions, no matter how stupid you think it is. If you have a shop that you know really well and doesnt mind just doing the diagnosis and then you fix it, and they will charge you a reasonable price, then by all means have the professional opinon, but if not then dont waste your money or their diagnosis and then more money on replacing parts that you might not need.
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Mississauga,Ont.,Canada
I have never really felt worn out ball joints thru the steering wheel.I usually check them twice a year. When I check ball joints this is what I do. Raise the front wheels up with your jack and lower them so the axel sits on a jackstand. The tire should be a few inches off the floor. Find a bar or piece of pipe about 3-4 feet long. Have some one place it under the tire and carefully pry the tire up and down slightly while you watch the ball joint for movement with a shop light. If they are worn out the movement at the ball joint should be easy to spot. Be carefull , so that the person lifting the bar does not get agressive and pull the truck off the stand.Manual says movement of 1/32 of an inch or more indicates wear and replacement is required.
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