Hey guys, I'm looking at purchasing a 2010 Dodge Ram sport crew cab with fairly high miles (80k miles / 130,000km). I am just wondering about the ball joints and front end parts in the new gen trucks? I know the older trucks had issues, any reports of early failures in the new style?

Any thing else I should be looking for on a 2010 with that many miles? Any info or advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

i don't have enough miles on my truck to answer this yet, but you are right, historically ball joints are a weak point. i am expecting to replace mine at around 40000 miles. if it needs ball joints, just go with a good aftermarket brand. wouldn't let that be a deal breaker for me.

 

I've got 63K on mine (2wd) and have no front end issues yet.

 

That seems like alot of highway travel. I wouldnt worry about it too much. Rough city streets and offroading put the most stress on balljoints.

 

I have 80,000 km (50k miles) on my 2009 Ram Hemi 4WD. Had the front tie rods replaced under a recall (I believe it applies to 2010 models as well) and I had my front sway bar links replaced recently. When sway bar links were replaced the mechanic said the rest of the front end was "nice and tight". I recall the sway bar link replacement was around $350. That's been it for me as far as front end work--in fact, that's pretty much it for repairs in total. Truck has been great and I'd buy another one tomorrow no question.

 

Awesome, thanks for all the info guys! I'm getting excited, going back in Monday to hopefully work out a deal