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REKER
*GenIII*
 
11/06/2002
12:44:44
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 Subject: SYMPTOMS: Worn/Wearing Ball Joints
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Just wanted to know what some of the symptoms are oh Worn or Wearing Ball joints. I have noticed a little squeak. Not sure if its from the Stearing wheel b/c of the cold weather, or if its my ball joints. I dont notice any squeaking when i go over bumps, just when i turn the wheel to the right.
ROB aka REKER
Mods: Alpine CD Head Unit, Pioneer 3-Way 6 1/2 in the Cab, Home Brew Grille(soon to be silver with clear coat), Autolite 3923 plugs, Custom Air Intake (blue fading into silver), GunMetal Black Altezza Taillights, Switched over to Mobil 1.
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Jeff
Dodge Dakota
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11/06/2002
16:20:41
|  RE: SYMPTOMS: Worn/Wearing Ball Joints
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I had ball joints replaced on my '99 4x4 under warranty. Tires were wearing irradically, truck couldn't be alligned. A good test, sometimes easier with two people: jack up front end, lift up and try to rock wheel back and forth. Have partner look at ball joints from back side. Any movement, they need replacing. A regular greasing with a grease gun can extend their life.
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REKER
*GenIII*
11/06/2002
23:26:19
|  RE: SYMPTOMS: Worn/Wearing Ball Joints
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Jeff, im going to try that test out this weekend. Thanks for your help. And how do i grease the ball joints??... Judging from all the info i have gathered from this Site, im pretty sure mine are "Sealed for life" right??
ROB aka REKER
Mods: Alpine CD Head Unit, Pioneer 3-Way 6 1/2 in the Cab, Home Brew Grille(soon to be silver with clear coat), Autolite 3923 plugs, Custom Air Intake (blue fading into silver), GunMetal Black Altezza Taillights, Switched over to Mobil 1.
Next Mod: Performance Accessories 3
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born2steel21
GenIII
11/06/2002
23:44:24
| RE: SYMPTOMS: Worn/Wearing Ball Joints
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yep...sealed for life...another symptom is a popping sound coming from your suspension when turning at slow speeds like in parking lots...the uppers aren't to bad replacing but for us 4wd guys the lowers are a bear...they have to be pressed in
Negative Ghostrider, the pattern is full.
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pbxr
GenIII
11/07/2002
06:26:23
| RE: SYMPTOMS: Worn/Wearing Ball Joints
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I'm not sure if this is a standard procedure, but this is what I did to isolate my uppers.
Leave truck on ground, and try to push the tire,(from the upper part right above rim), if there is play meaning the top of the wheel/tire move when you push, the uppers are shot. Another symptom to look for is torn or cracked boots. Like previously posted here many times, go with the MOOGS, I had to order them for a '99. Replacment very easy to do, you just have to find the best way for yourself to remove existing rivets. I reccomend, to replace both upper and lowers at the same time. This makes removal easier, as everything is out of your way. the uppers come right out(for '01) after you remove rivets(not pressed in). The lowers are pressed in, and I used a pickle fork(ball joint separator $10.) to loosen from being pressed on. Hope this helps, oh and btw, the MOGS do have a grease fitting.
'01 Sport Auto 3.9, CC, 3923s, Intense Cold Intake, Dynomax SuperTurbo 17748, Wal-Mart special roll on bedliner
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