Replacing Ball Joint Vs Control Arm. the outer end of a control arm has a ball joint. Do i replace just the ball joint or the entire control arm. in this video we explore the age old question; if you don't see any movement out of the ball joint, you'll need to check the bushings at the base of the control arm. car was in the shop for an alignment and the mechanic told me i need to replace my front left lower ball joint soon. in older vehicles, this ball joint is serviceable on its own, without the need to remove or replace the control arm. my question is, should i replace those ball joints individually (moog?), or would it be better to buy all new control arms that have new ball. The only scenario when a bushing. if choosing to replace the entire control arm, all bushings and ball joints will be brand new. Let's weigh the cost/bennifeit along with an asses. On most newer vehicles, the ball joint is. In some cars, a ball joint is bolted to or pressed into the control arm and can be replaced separately.
On most newer vehicles, the ball joint is. the outer end of a control arm has a ball joint. my question is, should i replace those ball joints individually (moog?), or would it be better to buy all new control arms that have new ball. if choosing to replace the entire control arm, all bushings and ball joints will be brand new. Let's weigh the cost/bennifeit along with an asses. car was in the shop for an alignment and the mechanic told me i need to replace my front left lower ball joint soon. if you don't see any movement out of the ball joint, you'll need to check the bushings at the base of the control arm. The only scenario when a bushing. in older vehicles, this ball joint is serviceable on its own, without the need to remove or replace the control arm. In some cars, a ball joint is bolted to or pressed into the control arm and can be replaced separately.
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Replacing Ball Joint Vs Control Arm Do i replace just the ball joint or the entire control arm. In some cars, a ball joint is bolted to or pressed into the control arm and can be replaced separately. my question is, should i replace those ball joints individually (moog?), or would it be better to buy all new control arms that have new ball. The only scenario when a bushing. in this video we explore the age old question; in older vehicles, this ball joint is serviceable on its own, without the need to remove or replace the control arm. On most newer vehicles, the ball joint is. if you don't see any movement out of the ball joint, you'll need to check the bushings at the base of the control arm. Do i replace just the ball joint or the entire control arm. Let's weigh the cost/bennifeit along with an asses. if choosing to replace the entire control arm, all bushings and ball joints will be brand new. car was in the shop for an alignment and the mechanic told me i need to replace my front left lower ball joint soon. the outer end of a control arm has a ball joint.