proper method to check ball joints

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

May 24, 2005 | 08:27 PM

colsoncj

Thread Starter

Contributing Member

Joined: Jun 2004

Posts: 2,644

Likes: 2

From: Monett, MO (Springfield)

proper method to check ball joints

What exactly is the proper method, just jack up the tire and yank outward on the top and bottom of the tire?

May 24, 2005 | 09:37 PM

getitdone

Contributing Member

Joined: Jul 2004

Posts: 988

Likes: 0

From: Ft. Collins, Co

That, and put a pry bar under the tire and lift.
If there is any play it should be replaced...IMO.

May 25, 2005 | 06:13 AM

colsoncj

Thread Starter

Contributing Member

Joined: Jun 2004

Posts: 2,644

Likes: 2

From: Monett, MO (Springfield)

Thats what I was thinkin.... appreciate it!

Reply Subscribe

Related Topics

Thread

Thread Starter

Forum

Replies

Last Post

*SOLD* 1991 Toyota Pickup DLX 4x4 5 speed 165k, fresh motor,lifted,clean! $6150

GreatLakesGuy

The Classifieds GraveYard

Sep 4, 2015 09:27 AM

Rebuilding steering u-joints

gillesdetrail

Pre 84 Trucks

Aug 3, 2015 04:43 PM

HELP...94 4Runner Guy I bought it from lifted its Not so great.

coffey50

Offroad Tech

Jul 28, 2015 10:55 AM

Extended Ball Joints??

ksmudrunner99

Newbie Tech Section

Jul 21, 2015 05:33 AM

Is it legal to have the spare wheel in the back?

sabine

86-95 Trucks & 4Runners

Jul 18, 2015 03:59 PM