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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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Default 100K and i finally did it !!

jus changed my front lower ball joints today !! .....

wOoOhooOO .!!

dam those old ball joints were busted up ......
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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Congrats! I see you are still breaking her in.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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Congrats on the 100K
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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i just changed them for a second time around and just hit 173k.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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when are you typically supposed to replace your ball joints? my GS has 125km on it (not miles). and i'm pretty sure it hasn't been done yet.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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i think most people replace them around 90k. i was just getting worried so i had them swapped out a little earlier.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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is that 90k miles?
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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Congrats..prolly change mine soon since im lowered with wheels.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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good times!

just did mine last w/e

what a relief!
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 10:30 PM
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man i replaced so many ball joints and tierods for myself and my friends............... it's like a 15 min job for each side now relaxed... lol if these things were cheaper i would prolly change them out every 9-10k heavy car's, thin balljoints and tierods + NYC potholes don't mix and match just so my babie don't break her ankles
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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popped her cherry today ! Nice ... any pics of your old joints ?
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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i am pretty sure if ur ball joint is bad, you can hear them before it happens. like most of the automotive problems, there is a sign b4 it happen. if your car is not lowered, ball joints dont go out that easily.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 12:51 AM
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I did it too! (couple months back...) Sorry phone camera....and yes I was on a closed track....

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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 03:52 AM
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no i didnt get to take any pictures i tossed them away but i knew i should have taken some pics of the old ones !! . . .
sorry
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 05:15 AM
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i am almost at that 100k mark, i am at 91, something. what milage does the car breaks in again..
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