Ball Joint Questions
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Ball Joint Questions
So it's time for new ball joints. I saw ed the parts guy has a kit with greasable joints and all the seals/orings for just under $ 350.00. Local parts houses want a little under $200 for moog or spicer joints but don't carry the orings. So the question is what are the seals worth? It is cost effective to run around town for the rest of the parts or just go with the kit?
I was also wondering about the inner oil seals at the differential. What the chance of them keeping a good seal when you reinsert the axle. No one really addresses this or is it even a problem.
Richard
I was also wondering about the inner oil seals at the differential. What the chance of them keeping a good seal when you reinsert the axle. No one really addresses this or is it even a problem.
Richard
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From: Damon (South East Texas)
I opted to buy a kit. I had no issues with leaks from the inner axle seals. There is a guide tube in the housing that helps align the end of the axle with the seal. As long as the splines and tube are clean and without burrs, the axle will go back in without any problems. Did mine about 3 yrs ago.
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In my case I did not have any play in the ball joints but more of a sticking issue as the wheel turns. I had a hard time believing it was ball joints until it was on the alignment rack with weight on the wheels and the steering rod disconnected. As you turned the wheel side-to-side you could feel a flat spot, take the weight off the wheel and they turned smooth as silk.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
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