While a have axles and hubs off to install the spin free kit should I do my ball joints as well? There is play up/down at the joint, but there is quite a lot at the tire. What says the experts?
Ya I think I will just do them while I’m there. Not sure how many miles are in these axles, but my 35s and rough mountain roads sure aren’t doing them any favors.I would replace them, personally. If you already have the knuckle off it doesn't take that long. The joints themselves aren't terribly expensive.
That does seem to be a bit much movement, but I'm not quite familiar with how much is allowable
X2 to this.I would replace them, personally. If you already have the knuckle off it doesn't take that long. The joints themselves aren't terribly expensive.
That does seem to be a bit much movement, but I'm not quite familiar with how much is allowable
I was removing everything don to the knuckle anyway so figured might as well. I could see some lateral movement at the top of the tire when prying on it test the Ball joints. Had my self all stressed out about it since I found out the old ones were knurled. Figured I would be dealing with a loose fitting spicer joint. Was glad to bottoms went in real tight. Wish the tips went in a bit tighter though. I have not ever done them before so not real sure how tight they go back in. How much effort did you have to install new joints?Good call on replacing them. I had less up/down play than you did and decided to replace them.
I was removing everything don to the knuckle anyway so figured might as well. I could see some lateral movement at the top of the tire when prying on it test the Ball joints. Had my self all stressed out about it since I found out the old ones were knurled. Figured I would be dealing with a loose fitting spicer joint. Was glad to bottoms went in real tight. Wish the tips went in a bit tighter though. I have not ever done them before so not real sure how tight they go back in. How much effort did you have to install new joints?Good call on replacing them. I had less up/down play than you did and decided to replace them.
I was removing everything don to the knuckle anyway so figured might as well. I could see some lateral movement at the top of the tire when prying on it test the Ball joints. Had my self all stressed out about it since I found out the old ones were knurled. Figured I would be dealing with a loose fitting spicer joint. Was glad to bottoms went in real tight. Wish the tips went in a bit tighter though. I have not ever done them before so not real sure how tight they go back in. How much effort did you have to install new joints?Good call on replacing them. I had less up/down play than you did and decided to replace them.
I was removing everything don to the knuckle anyway so figured might as well. I could see some lateral movement at the top of the tire when prying on it test the Ball joints. Had my self all stressed out about it since I found out the old ones were knurled. Figured I would be dealing with a loose fitting spicer joint. Was glad to bottoms went in real tight. Wish the tips went in a bit tighter though. I have not ever done them before so not real sure how tight they go back in. How much effort did you have to install new joints?Good call on replacing them. I had less up/down play than you did and decided to replace them.
I was removing everything down to the knuckle anyway so figured might as well. I could see some lateral movement at the top of the tire when prying on it test the Ball joints. Had my self all stressed out about it since I found out the old ones were knurled. Figured I would be dealing with a loose fitting spicer joint. Was glad to bottoms went in real tight. Wish the tips went in a bit tighter though. I have not ever done them before so not real sure how tight they go back in. How much effort did you have to install new joints?Good call on replacing them. I had less up/down play than you did and decided to replace them.
I was removing everything down to the knuckle anyway so figured might as well. I could see some lateral movement at the top of the tire when prying on it test the Ball joints. Had my self all stressed out about it since I found out the old ones were knurled. Figured I would be dealing with a loose fitting spicer joint. Was glad to bottoms went in real tight. Wish the tips went in a bit tighter though. I have not ever done them before so not real sure how tight they go back in. How much effort did you have to install new joints?Good call on replacing them. I had less up/down play than you did and decided to replace them.
This was at least the third set on this axle. So guess it’s expected they wouldn’t go in as tight.They went in pretty snug. Took some effort with the ball joint press. Mine were originals with 170k on them.
How much lateral play does the upper have?While a have axles and hubs off to install the spin free kit should I do my ball joints as well? There is play up/down at the joint, but there is quite a lot at the tire. What says the experts?
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How much lateral play does the upper have?While a have axles and hubs off to install the spin free kit should I do my ball joints as well? There is play up/down at the joint, but there is quite a lot at the tire. What says the experts?
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This was at least the third set on this axle. So guess it’s expected they wouldn’t go in as tight.They went in pretty snug. Took some effort with the ball joint press. Mine were originals with 170k on them.
not a lot. Enough I could see the top of the tire move in.How much lateral play does the upper have?