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To: Frenchtown Dan

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5 posted on 05/20/2010 11:21:31 AM PDT by library user
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To: library user

Any time I replace ball joints on one of my 8 vehicles, I replace all of them, plus any bushings, tie rods, idler arms and pitman links, if applicable.

I do the work myself, though, so it’s just the parts expense and I can usually get them as a kit on Ebay or through an internet supplier for much less than a mechanic would charge for the parts.

It’s not much more work to do them all at once, since usually you have to remove one part to change another. I just don’t see the point of putting old wear parts back into service if I have to remove them anyway.

Plus, this way I only have to have the car aligned once.


9 posted on 05/20/2010 11:25:32 AM PDT by CarmichaelPatriot
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With that many miles, I would replace ALL the balljoints, if you plan on keeping it.

I don’t know where you live, but shop around for a price. In addition to replaceing the ball joints you’ll probably need a front-end alignment, and make sure your tires are balanced, and have the shocks checked.


18 posted on 05/20/2010 11:37:04 AM PDT by Frenchtown Dan
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