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Hey all, 2008 Ranger XLT 4X4 4.0L, completely stock truck.
I went to the dealer for something and the mechanic said my left front upper ball joint had a little play in it. They want over $400 to replace it! Not trusting them, I jacked it up by the lower control arm and grabbed the tire and found a little play. However, I didn't see any movement in the ball joint at all. It seemed like just the tire and rotor. I removed the tire/wheel and the play seemed like it was in the rotor. From reading posts here, I found that if I grab the tire at 3 & 9 o'clock and there's play there too, then it's the bearings.
Now, I've been hearing a little clunking noise from that side when I hit a lot of bumps in the road. It sounds like sway bar bushings to me and they do look a little worn but I'm not sure if it's all related.
I know you guys can't see or hear my truck, but any ideas from my description?
Thanks,
Joe
I went to the dealer for something and the mechanic said my left front upper ball joint had a little play in it. They want over $400 to replace it! Not trusting them, I jacked it up by the lower control arm and grabbed the tire and found a little play. However, I didn't see any movement in the ball joint at all. It seemed like just the tire and rotor. I removed the tire/wheel and the play seemed like it was in the rotor. From reading posts here, I found that if I grab the tire at 3 & 9 o'clock and there's play there too, then it's the bearings.
Now, I've been hearing a little clunking noise from that side when I hit a lot of bumps in the road. It sounds like sway bar bushings to me and they do look a little worn but I'm not sure if it's all related.
I know you guys can't see or hear my truck, but any ideas from my description?
Thanks,
Joe
