Is the the ball joint going bad
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2008
Location: San Jose
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Is the the ball joint going bad
So for the last month or so I've had this odd click happen somewhere in the steering linkage whenever I'm at a sharp steering angle. Usually in the neighborhood of 85% of a maximum turn. Would this be the infamous ball joint going bad? I just hit 80k on the truck and have heard that this is about when this happens, or that it should have by now (don't worry I've already had the lift pump replaced).
Thanks for any input
Thanks for any input
#2
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Calgary
Posts: 526
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Chances are that it is your u-joint making the clicking noise. Raise axle one side and rotate tire by hand and listen, turn steering right or left check again. Ball joint check put a bar under the tire and lift, watch for movement in lower joint, bearing check grab the coil spring with one hand mid way rotate tire,if bearing going bad you should feel grinding(vibration) in coil. When you change one part or another you might as well do both ball joints and u-joints, bearings only if bad (PITA to remove if never been touched).
#7
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: RALEIGH NC
Posts: 401
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
this post will help if it is a joint or ball joint...
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...76#post2210376
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...76#post2210376
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
72dart
3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
3
06-19-2012 10:42 PM
Wulzcat
12 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
1
12-19-2009 05:15 PM
wcbcruzer
2nd Gen. Dodge Ram - No Drivetrain
22
04-30-2008 06:58 PM
FDC
24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
2
07-16-2007 12:51 PM
Treangen
3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
4
05-07-2007 03:10 PM