Steering wander

[Bob4x4]

OEM spec for the lower ball joint is 0. 090 vertical movement. The pry bar test is how many Tire shops sell ball joints needlessly

 

[TimothyLong]

Thanks for the info. So I was told my lowers needed replaceing but I could drive on them still. I dont know that I trust the tire shops on this if they think you dont know better they can get you to do anything.



If I replace the lowers only does that make sense. Should I just do the uppers as well if the lowers need to be replaced?

I agree with AEdelheit, if you're going to go to the trouble to pull the knuckle do both the upper and lower bjs. While you're at it you should replace the front axle u-joints (if you haven't already). The knuckle has to come off to replace the u-joints as well, so you might as well do them too.

 

[Trino]

You'd be suprised how a small amount of movement in all of the Ball Joints , Tie rod ends and Track bar bushings will add up. I would have a friend rock the wheel back and forth while you look and inspect the front end. With the truck on it's wheels or you'll never see any movement. The 08 steering linkage is a great update and seems to hold up much better than the system that your truck came with. I think Moog now offers all the parts to make the conversion, though the kit from Dodge might be cheaper? I have over 90,000 hard use miles on my kit and it has held up very well.

Just got my kit from kore. Having it installed and alined on Monday..... Can't wait to feel the difference