what is life of ball joints (miles) in average highway use? What is acceptable

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With wheel off ground, there is about 1/8 inch of vertical play in joint when lifted with a pry bar.

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what is life of ball joints (miles) in average highway use? What is acceptable

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With wheel off ground, there is about 1/8 inch of vertical play in joint when lifted with a pry bar.

boltman in Palm Bay FL

Oct 10, 2011

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Cassels Garageon Oct 10, 2011

Ford & other manufactures, stopped using greasable ball joints some time ago. Unfortunatly, now they only last about 60,000 miles. 1/8 inch play is still acceptable, 3/16 you should look to replace.

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