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Old 10-24-2010, 08:47 PM
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How can we tell it is time to replace ball joints
on my 7.3l f350
 
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Old 10-24-2010, 08:50 PM
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Bad tire wear is a good sign. Remove the tire and jack the axle up. Use a prybar and see if there is any slop.
 
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Old 10-24-2010, 11:52 PM
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Jack up the front end and wiggle the tire from top to bottom and watch to see if your knuckles move.
 
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Ive tried both ways, Tire wear is def a good indicator. But jacking it up and moving the tire is the best way to feel for it. Watch out tho because play in your tire could also be a bad wheel bearing.
 
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Ive tried both ways, Tire wear is def a good indicator. But jacking it up and moving the tire is the best way to feel for it. Watch out tho because play in your tire could also be a bad wheel bearing.
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Old 10-27-2010, 10:18 AM
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That's why I like to use a prybar on the knuckle itself. Takes the wheel bearing play out of the equation.
 
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