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This is on my 05 with about 50K. My dirt driveway is about 1 mile long with some minor bumps and I am starting to notice a clunk coming fom the front end. I don't notice any clunking while driving on the highway though but I do notice a slight pull to the right. Could this possibly be my ball joints?:confused:
 
Could be ball joints. Could also be tie rod ends, track bar, or even steering stabilizer.

You're going to have to get under there and have a look see.

Ryan
 
I have 40K on my 05 and took my tire in to get rotated and a front end alignment. . The tire place said my ball joints are shot so he couldn't align it. think it was like 560 fro replacement ball joints... ... Don't suppose their covered under 7 year/70 thousand warranty?? Right... ... ... ... ... .



BillD
 
wow, I was wrong... ... 705. 59!!

parts: 356. 36

labor: 210. 00

Align: 65. 00

shop: 25. 00

tax 49. 23

Total: 705. 59



Just the first estimate... ...



BilD

Pensacola, FL
 
I don't think so. The 7/70 is the powertrain warranty, so trans, t-case, driveshafts and axles but not suspension parts. Those would have been under the 3/36 bumper to bumper portion that obviously expired already. A quick call to any dealer would get you the answer but I am pretty sure the above is correct.
 
Ball joints on our trucks are notorious for going bad. I pd $92 each for uppers and $74 each for lowers at the dealer, took a little under 4 hours in the driveway. You have to have a press imo.
 
Yes, there are joints with grease fittings available through Moog. They're adjustable.

Mickey - didn't even pay attention to the fact that they're greasable in the photo! I just grabbed the first image result that was clear.

Ryan
 
I have a 03 and mine went bad at 40k then at 80k the balljoints and knuckle had to be replaced. The first time the dealer ate the cost (I paid a 200. 00) second time i had a local shop replace eveything with moog. I have 110k and still going strong.
 
The fleet I maintain often buys OEM suspension parts, and they are always going bad. Unless there's no choice, it'll be aftermarket for me. I don't like the adjustables though- tricky to install.
 
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