Replace Shocks With Ball-Joints?
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Replace Shocks With Ball-Joints?
My lower ball joint on the passenger side is very squeaky so I'm going to replace it.
The one on the driver's side isn't squeaking, but it looks the same and has the same completely deteriorated boot with visible rust inside so I'm going to replace it, too.
My question is, from the video provided, does it look like I need to replace the shocks, as well?
I don't know if it's an old myth or not, but I was told way back, that if you bounce on the vehicle it should stop on the rebound and not bounce again. Can anyone tell me if that's still true and/or if these need replaced?
Also, will it be easier to replace the shock since I'm already replacing the ball joint, or is it the same amount of work, either way?
The squeak is from the ball joint. Thanks!!
The one on the driver's side isn't squeaking, but it looks the same and has the same completely deteriorated boot with visible rust inside so I'm going to replace it, too.
My question is, from the video provided, does it look like I need to replace the shocks, as well?
I don't know if it's an old myth or not, but I was told way back, that if you bounce on the vehicle it should stop on the rebound and not bounce again. Can anyone tell me if that's still true and/or if these need replaced?
Also, will it be easier to replace the shock since I'm already replacing the ball joint, or is it the same amount of work, either way?
The squeak is from the ball joint. Thanks!!
Shocks should be changed every 20,000 to 30,000 miles, depending on road conditions, and how you drive. I don't know anybody that does, including myself. When they get worn out it will feel like your riding in a boat. Just constant up and down. Yours are worn, I've seen worse by far. but it's your discretion wether you want to change them. I would while you already have the tire off. And you don't have to, but I usually do all four corners at once.
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are you sure the squeak is a ball joint and not a c/a bushing?
if the truck stops jouncing within 1- 1.5 ocillations after you stop pushing; its probably ok. i also do a test drive and do a fairly hard stop, it'll dive but the jounce rebound should be stop 1-2 ocillations.
if the truck stops jouncing within 1- 1.5 ocillations after you stop pushing; its probably ok. i also do a test drive and do a fairly hard stop, it'll dive but the jounce rebound should be stop 1-2 ocillations.
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Ive never had much luck with the whole jounce technique to check shocks. This is when i replace shocks: if ive had the vehicle since the shocks were new or almost new ill monitor for oil leakage and replace if they leak or if i dont know the history of the shocks ill simply pull them out and actuate them by hand or if the upper or lower bushings are cracked/junk i will replace the shocks. If you still have stock front shocks just replace them, no need to diagnose.
My 05 ram has the torsion bar setup so its ridiculously easy to pull the bottom bolt out of the shock and actuate the shock with the top still attached. Some will say if youve gone this far just replace them.
go with a decent truck shock (bilstein or rancho). Dont go with the cheapest entry level garbage cause youll be doing them again in a few months.
My 05 ram has the torsion bar setup so its ridiculously easy to pull the bottom bolt out of the shock and actuate the shock with the top still attached. Some will say if youve gone this far just replace them.
go with a decent truck shock (bilstein or rancho). Dont go with the cheapest entry level garbage cause youll be doing them again in a few months.
