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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 10:48 PM
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Default How to test ball joints?

What is good test to see if front uppers are gone.

Jack up truck see if there is play by wiggling tire?

Intalling new shocks this weekend want to find out if bad or not whilel under.

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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 12:59 PM
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The best way is to jiggle the tire up and down side two side and look for movement. You can put a small pipe or a piece of wood in the rim and use it as leverage.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 05:42 PM
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jack up the front end so the tires are like an inch of the ground, put a crowbar under it and feel for play
 
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 11:59 PM
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Default RE: How to test ball joints?

Thanks guys will do tomorrow while putting in my ranchos.
 
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