How long should ball joints last?
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How long should ball joints last?
I have an '02 UL with 93,000 miles. How long should the ball joints last? I am hearing a noise in my front suspension that I haven't heard before (I don't think...sort of a clunking sound when down hill on a bump, bit never does the same up hill or on flat).
I assume even with air, the car has ball joints. When do they usually need replacing. I had my 90k service not that long ago.
Appreciate all responses.
I assume even with air, the car has ball joints. When do they usually need replacing. I had my 90k service not that long ago.
Appreciate all responses.
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I believe it has to do with driving conditions, age of car, locale, humidity, etc. I have an 06 and replaced mine at 72k that's been in S. Florida its whole life. It probably could have waited, but I felt an improvement in the ride (less steering wheel vibration).
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Its more likely that the bushings have gotten old and dry rotted, causing some clunking. I'm at almost 240k miles on my LS, and, as far as I know, the ball joints are original and show no signs of being bad.
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