oldrusty Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Ok so I adjusted the toe on the old manche tonight and she drives much better. While I had it in the garage I figured Id give the front end a quick checkup. I noticed that I have some up and down movement in the upper ball joints on both times. While pricing the new joints out on the napa website I noticed that the part description reads as follows......Ball joint does not articulate stud only spins. Up and down movement is normal.....My question is.....Is this correct ? And if up and down movement is normal then how much should I have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrusty Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 I went ahead and ordered a new set tonight. I figure if they are moving enough up and down for me to plainly see it then thats too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxRacing282 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 i believe its thirty thousandths for allowable vertical movement. some up and down is okay. its the side to side thats bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrusty Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 went ahead and replaced both upper and lower balljoints yesterday. I figured with all the miles and two seasons of carrying the snowplow around it couldnt hurt. I also readjusted the toe setting after I was done. And the end result is things are much better now. The old girl drives like a new one again at any speed..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Yeah, they appreciate a little TLC from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrusty Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 I guess a a few dollars in parts here and there isnt bad when you consider it takes me back and forth to work almost every day.(70 miles a day) Plus usually makes me $1,500.00 or so every winter. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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