I drive a 98 f150 4x4 Off Road. I can hear a clunk sound in the front end passenger side. I think it might be a ball joint problem. I bought after market rims and tires that are larger than stock about 1 year ago and I replaced the ball joints and cv boots about 6months ago. Other than the tires and rims the truck suspension is stock . Are there heavy duty ball joins i can install to compensate for the larger tires ? how can I stop this from happening again?


Thanks
THK

 

I have never replaced ball joints and I usually get 200K out of my trucks. However I have replaced tie rod ends on every truck I've ever owned because the factory ones suck. I always get Moog brand and it's a permanent fix.

Are you sure it's your ball joints?

 

hmm Im not 100% sure, how can I tell if Its the Tie Rod ends without taking it to a shop?


THK

 

just grab hold of em and see if they're loose or watch em while someone else turns the steering wheel if you see play then they"re bad

 

Thanks guys, will check it out tonight.

THK