GM 2500 ball joint UPDATE
Approaching 160k on the truck, and the ball joints have never been replaced. I know GM ball joints have typically lasted longer than the other big 2 brands, but curious how many miles you guys have o...
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Hi.
Have you had the joints inspected? Are they tight? Are the wheels true? Are they lube capable? Has the maintenance been keep up? Do you suspect a problem other than mileage?
One final question do you curb hop?
If the answers are more positive, then you shouldn't have any problems.
I replace mine at 240,+++ miles mostly the was very slow to recover from a hole or dip in the road (bottoming out). First was the "A" frame bushings (U/L)(R/L), at the same time the Ball joints also (L/R) (L/U), then tie rod ends some time later.
Have you had the joints inspected? Are they tight? Are the wheels true? Are they lube capable? Has the maintenance been keep up? Do you suspect a problem other than mileage?
One final question do you curb hop?
If the answers are more positive, then you shouldn't have any problems.
I replace mine at 240,+++ miles mostly the was very slow to recover from a hole or dip in the road (bottoming out). First was the "A" frame bushings (U/L)(R/L), at the same time the Ball joints also (L/R) (L/U), then tie rod ends some time later.
