When did GM replace the ball joint on my truck?
My 97 C1500 with 226,000 miles still has its original lower ball joint on the drivers side. Why would all 4 god bad at the same time? The lower ball joint on the passengers side was just replaced a few months ago at 225,000 miles. It to was the original that came on the truck in 1997.
How many ball joints do you need to replace?
IMO the shops you are dealing with probably want to do all 4 ball joints, because one or two are bad, and they have to warranty there work, so it may be there policy to do all 4 if two are more are bad. Click to expand… exactly. On my last truck a 96, the original ball joints lasted 250K miles.
How to check for play in the ball joints?
To check for play in the ball joints, you need to jack it up under the lower control arm, so the upper control arm is off the bump stop. Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group.
Which is the best shop for ball joint replacement?
Moog is about the best there is. I just got back from having my truck aligned, for the second time in less than 3 months, because the last shop did not do a proper job. Some shops push there mechanics to put out as much work as they can in a day in the interest of making money.
My 97 C1500 with 226,000 miles still has its original lower ball joint on the drivers side. Why would all 4 god bad at the same time? The lower ball joint on the passengers side was just replaced a few months ago at 225,000 miles. It to was the original that came on the truck in 1997.
When to replace upper control arm ball joint?
2007 and up you have to replace the whole upper a-frame. Negative, Ghostrider – upper balljoints are available at Oreilly for $28.99. Enjoy That’s a 2007 Classic….All NNBS require replacement of the entire upper arm, just for the ball joint.
How do you know if ball joints need to be replaced?
Inspect the ball joints to make sure they need to be replaced. Figure out if your vehicle’s got a strut-style suspension or a control arm, then check the ball joint by either jacking up the control arm near the ball joint to check for wheel play, or by jacking up the car and using a pry-bar to check for wheel play in a strut-style suspension.
How do you remove the ball joint from a lawn mower?
Removing the Old Ball Joint Pull the cotter pin and loosen the large castellated nut. The top should look like a crown, or castle, at the bottom. Pop loose the ball joint. The goal is to try to guide it through the hole in the upper half of the steering knuckle. Remove the allen bolts and slide the control arm free.
How do you replace a ball joint on a GMC Sierra?
Remove the control arm (s). Remove and replace ball joints. Check the entire suspension system for any problems. When applicable, make sure the ball joints are lubricated during a major service. What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Ball Joint Front? Clunking noise from front tires. Steering wheel shakes.
2007 and up you have to replace the whole upper a-frame. Negative, Ghostrider – upper balljoints are available at Oreilly for $28.99. Enjoy That’s a 2007 Classic….All NNBS require replacement of the entire upper arm, just for the ball joint.
How much does a GMC Sierra front replacement cost?
Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM. received a Ball Joint Front Replacement. GMC Sierra 1500 Ball Joint Replacement (Front) costs $270 on average. What is the Ball Joint Front all about?
What happens if a ball joint fails on a Chevy Suburban?
If a ball joint fails, the suspension can collapse, causing a loss of control of the vehicle. Depending on the suspension design, ball joints can be found either in the front or the rear. The vehicle may need to be taken to a shop for wheel alignment after this service.