Ball Joints Need Replaced Already

[DGamelin]

I did mine at 72k on my current '06, about the same on the '03 QC. The rest of them I either didn't keep that long or in the case of the dually, it was hooked to a heavy gooseneck 95% of the time and maybe that takes some weight off the front. I am pretty sure the cause is a really heavy engine on an axle that is probably just a little too light duty

A gooseneck hitch is usually at least 2in in front of center of the rear axle. Some mounting kits may vary a little do to cross members and other obstacle in the way. Ideally they put around 400 lbs on the front axle depending on tung weight, loading all 4 corners. Thats one of the things that makes goosenecks handel so well. You know, when you turn into a intersection a little hot and there is gravel on the road the front tires do or dont slide. I hate that.



D&K Tractors & Trailers

04. 5 3500 4x4 cc dully 373 6speed 47k

93 2500 2wd xc 354 auto 250k

 

[GColeman]

A bit more real world testing (Baja included) and these guys should fill the bill



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Bob

When is Baja? I need to change mine and I only want to do it once. I'll wait if it's not going to be too much longer.