74K mi. upper ball joints bad
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Originally Posted by NCSU_05_FX4
Agreed.
How much did the replacements run you xlint1?
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How much did the replacements run you xlint1?
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Originally Posted by ford2004F150
I put on the AS 2.0 at 24K and upgraded to the rancho 4" lift at 50K.
I must say you could see the signs of wear the AS kit did.
Most of the wear seemed to be at the tie rod ends... not so much the balljoints. The rubber boots on the top ball joint and tie rod end seemed to be deformed and leaky. The tie rod ends seem loose.
The ride sucked with the AS 2.0 and I am glad it is gone!
Would I do it over again? No way!
I must say you could see the signs of wear the AS kit did.
Most of the wear seemed to be at the tie rod ends... not so much the balljoints. The rubber boots on the top ball joint and tie rod end seemed to be deformed and leaky. The tie rod ends seem loose.
The ride sucked with the AS 2.0 and I am glad it is gone!
Would I do it over again? No way!
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Originally Posted by dkstone05
How did the ride suck with the AS? It doesn't change the shock or the spring compression. My truck rides more rough but that is because of the stiffer tires. When I put the factory tires back on for the winter it rides as smooth as it did from the factory.
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Originally Posted by ThumperMX113
But it does reduce suspension travel.
....but unless your driving offroad where that travel is needed it doesn't matter. For everyday driving it has no effect on ride quality, unless you are driving off into some major potholes, which if that's the case the person needs to concentrate more on avoiding holes. (Unlike my wife, every time she sees something to hit on the road I think she aims for it
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Originally Posted by bamorris2
What are the tell-tell (or is that tale-tale) signs of upper or lower ball joint failure?
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Originally Posted by dkstone05
sure does ....but unless your driving offroad where that travel is needed it doesn't matter. For everyday driving it has no effect on ride quality, unless you are driving off into some major potholes, which if that's the case the person needs to concentrate more on avoiding holes. (Unlike my wife, every time she sees something to hit on the road I think she aims for it )
....but unless your driving offroad where that travel is needed it doesn't matter. For everyday driving it has no effect on ride quality, unless you are driving off into some major potholes, which if that's the case the person needs to concentrate more on avoiding holes. (Unlike my wife, every time she sees something to hit on the road I think she aims for it )