2006 Kia Optima Ball joints

Tiny
KMELVIN09
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  • 2006 KIA OPTIMA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 52,800 MILES
I was told by a mechanic (he was performing an alignment) that my front upper ball joints needed to be replaced. My car is still covered under warranty so I contacted a Kia dealership. The mechanic at the dealership told me that I do not even have upper ball joints on my car; that I have struts instead. Is this possible? I am trying to resolve this dispute so that I can fix the problem if there is one.
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Friday, October 24th, 2008 AT 3:04 PM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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Yes you have ball joints, I dont know why in the world you wouldnt or why they would tell you that.

Strut is just shock and spring together not going to eliminate the ball joint.
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Saturday, October 25th, 2008 AT 10:37 AM

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