Time for New Control Arms
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I threw new brake pads on this week and got my inspection done this morning. Truck passed but I was alerted that my Driver's side upper ball joint was on its way out.
I was sort of expecting them to say as much, since every once in a while, when I back my truck out, my truck has this sensation that the front tires are frozen to the road, and I am breaking the tires free of the ice when going in reverse... Thats the best way I can describe how the bad ball joint feels lol. Of course, the roads are dry when this happens.
Long story short I ordered a pair of Mevotech uppers, came to $133 for the pair shipped. I am pretty sure they are the lifers...and I would have prefered greasable ones, like the Moogs.
The Mevo's cost $64.79 each, and the MOOGS were double that, so I just couldn't justify splurging. It takes me 5+ years to drive 50,000 miles since my commute is rather short anyway.
Replacing the upper arms is a rather simple and painless job.
Figured I would just let the community know, I got about 55,000 miles out of my uppers. Only the driver's side was reported bad, but I am replacing the set...it just wouldn't make sense to replace one and then play back and forth with them.
I was sort of expecting them to say as much, since every once in a while, when I back my truck out, my truck has this sensation that the front tires are frozen to the road, and I am breaking the tires free of the ice when going in reverse... Thats the best way I can describe how the bad ball joint feels lol. Of course, the roads are dry when this happens.
Long story short I ordered a pair of Mevotech uppers, came to $133 for the pair shipped. I am pretty sure they are the lifers...and I would have prefered greasable ones, like the Moogs.
The Mevo's cost $64.79 each, and the MOOGS were double that, so I just couldn't justify splurging. It takes me 5+ years to drive 50,000 miles since my commute is rather short anyway.
Replacing the upper arms is a rather simple and painless job.
Figured I would just let the community know, I got about 55,000 miles out of my uppers. Only the driver's side was reported bad, but I am replacing the set...it just wouldn't make sense to replace one and then play back and forth with them.
Last edited by MonkeyWrench4000; 03-12-2011 at 11:42 AM.
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Ill be swapping mine with Moogs this summer. My drivers side is making a slight squeeking noise when I bounce the truck, and the lowers were already replaced. I figured its only 3 bolts, so Ill just do it on a summer day.
Im debating on whether or not to try and replace the tie rod ends myself.
Im debating on whether or not to try and replace the tie rod ends myself.
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