Ball Joints-check

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Dec 19, 2007 | 11:13 AM

AZZ28

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Car: 1990 IROC

Engine: l98

Transmission: 700r4

Ball Joints-check

What is the best way to thoroughly check the condition of ball joinst while the A-arms are removied?

Thanks

Dec 19, 2007 | 12:36 PM

sofakingdom

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Re: Ball Joints-check

By removing them and installing known good ones.

Dec 19, 2007 | 09:22 PM

91_5.7_TPI

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Car: 1991 RS Camaro

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Re: Ball Joints-check

YupYup. I have Napa. They are good.

Dec 19, 2007 | 09:28 PM

tom3

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Re: Ball Joints-check

Jack the tire/wheel off the ground with the jack under the A-frame next to the ball joint, give the ball joint a shot of grease with the grease gun while watching it for movement. Or put a pry bar under the tire/wheel and pry it up looking for movement in the joint.