Ball Joints and Tie Rod Ends

[ccdanby]

What does it mean when the mechanic says "the tie rod ends outer have 3/16 of play and the ball joints on the pass side have 3/16 of play"? do they need to be replaced or what? if so how much would it be to do that?

 

[Surrey]

Well if they NEEDED to be replaced, the mechanic probably woulda said so.

That said, there isn't supposed to be any play, so they are definitely on their way out.

 

[UrbanRedneckKid]

There is zero tolerance for any amount of play on your frontend. Any looseness at all is deemed unsafe. Must be fixed with new parts.

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[kryptonitecb]

There is zero tolerance for any amount of play on your frontend. Any looseness at all is deemed unsafe. Must be fixed with new parts.

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^^^absolutely correct

Sent from the road while ignoring traffic

 

[doorgunner]

annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd......your tires will not last nearly as long