F-150 Ball Joints

CBSONGMAN

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I have a 98 F150 with 85000 mi. My question is what would be considered a normal time frame for replacing front ball joints and tie rods under normal driving conditions?

Thursday, January 5th, 2006 AT 12:21 PM

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SMOKINFLOYD4.3

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Ive replaced upper balljoints on a 2000 expediton with 101,000.

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Thursday, January 5th, 2006 AT 12:25 PM

CBSONGMAN

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Thanks for the response, I guess that was my question: At what point can one expect them to wear out under normal driving conditions?

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Thursday, January 5th, 2006 AT 1:32 PM

DEARDEVA

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My 1997 Explorer had both upper and lower ball joints replaced at 120,000 miles.

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Thursday, January 5th, 2006 AT 4:29 PM

SMOKINFLOYD4.3

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Really, it all depends on the driver and how well you maintain your vehicle

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Thursday, January 5th, 2006 AT 5:52 PM

GODBEAR839

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I didn mine on a 98 f-150 2000 miles later than you so I would say that is about typical. Make sure you either get lifetime warranty ones or ones with grease fittings most are lifetime and at least you won't have to pay for the parts again.