Ball joint question
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Ball joint question
I'm a know nothing. Recently bought an 01 Expy XLT 2WD with 61K. Previous owners were from the California central valley. I had it inspected and it needs ball joints. The front end appears to be slightly raised.
Two questions:
Could the raised front end impact the ball joints - if so, should I have it restored to normal?
Is replacing ball joints at 61K reasonable? If not, what driving behavior would prematurely wear them out?
Thanks.
Two questions:
Could the raised front end impact the ball joints - if so, should I have it restored to normal?
Is replacing ball joints at 61K reasonable? If not, what driving behavior would prematurely wear them out?
Thanks.
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Is the front end raised or is the back end sagging?
Yes, ball joints can go bad at 61K or even earlier. Rough or uneven roads will wear them out faster. Also, if the alignment was out and not corrected, the added stress on the ball joints will wear them out faster.
Yes, ball joints can go bad at 61K or even earlier. Rough or uneven roads will wear them out faster. Also, if the alignment was out and not corrected, the added stress on the ball joints will wear them out faster.
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I agree it looks that way, but they're alll 255/70/R16!
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