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Old 07-01-2012, 08:48 PM
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Ballpoint Replacement Question

I have some bad klunking from my passenger side wheel when going over bumps, and am fairly certain it is a bad balljoint(even though it looks fine, and I didn't feel that much play in he wheel). I have read up on balljoint replacement, and it sounds like a huge PITA(even though I DO have a 300ft-lb Impact Wrench).

It sounds like most people are of the opinion that the LCA should be replaced instead. I am strongly entertaining this, as I have hit two potholes HARD causing popped tires on the passenger side(seriously, roads in the city of Chicago are worse than you would expect in a third world country)

My question is, I found this site(http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...gs+Best+Seller) which shows both LCAs for $100. Does anyone have any opinion o this? Too good to be true? Seems way easier to just replace both LCAs than mess with the ball joint
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Old 07-01-2012, 09:06 PM
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Usually, it is better to just replace the LCAs altogether rather than dealing with the balljoints especially if your LCAs are old or if you live in a pothole ridden city. I share your pain. NYC has really crappy roads. I've cracked an LCA before. Anyway, check out rockauto.com. They have great prices and you can find a coupon code floating around. They have some good brands as well.
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