Front end work

[albow]

A few years ago the tire shop said I needed Outer tie rods then and inners before too long. I got the outers done and am now going to do the inners. My cousin usually does work on my truck that I am unable to. My steering seems fine. My question is, while I am having him replace the inner tie rods, is there any reason to replace the ball joints or anything in the suspension while he's at it, just for avoiding repeat labor? 2003 Ram 3500 2WD 220,000 miles.

[fj12ryder]

IMO you might as well do it all while you have it in the shop having front end work done anyway. Ball joints aren't all that expensive, but if you have to have it done on the road, it can cost lots more. Penny wise, pound foolish.

[Tyler0215]

At 220K I would replace everything if you plan on keeping the truck.

[ib516]

I wouldn't have them replace the ball joints unless they check them and there's play in them.

[colliehauler]

I would replace the ball joints at 220k. I've seen what happens when one fails and the tire assembly falls off. It would be especially bad pulling a trailer. Agree with above poster and would rebuild the front end.

[donn0128]

Your lucky you dont have a 4x4. Look up Dodge death wobble. At 220K miles I would be looking at rebuilding the entire front end.