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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travelnutz wrote:
MM49,
The OP said his vehicle is a GM not a Dodge/Ram/or Fiat product. Front ends/steering/suspensions last a very long time with normal as per the owner's mnual maintenance before needing replacement parts on GM's or perhaps you haven't been reading this or the many other forums to learn that!
Hi travelnutz. Not looking to start an argument or be disrespectful, but I would bet that a lot of the reason the GM front ends of that era last longer than Ford and Dodge/Ram is because they are able to be lubed where the others aren't. My former 03 Ford F-350 and my current 13 Ram 3500 only have grease points on the steering components and the ball joints are non serviceable. I grew up in heavy construction and learned at a very young age that maintenance and lubrication is key to anything lasting a long time. My first truck was an 85 Toyota 4x4 with a solid front axle and had all original front end parts when I sold it because it was always kept lubed. And I assure you the truck was not babied! JMHO.
