Lower ball joint is needed should I replace both?

Tiny
TOTTIRIZO
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  • 1996 ACURA INTEGRA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 153,000 MILES
Hi I am going to Chicago for Cristmas. But befor I go I want to know what should I check on my car to have a great trip? The timing belt was replace with the water pump when the car had 100k. I took the car to acura delarship and got a obo tune-up at 110k. Lower ball joint is need it. Should I replace both and what is the cost?
Friday, December 14th, 2007 AT 10:50 AM

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Tiny
BRUCE HUNT
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Replace the one and then have it aligned. Probably, unless the tire grinch gets you, run about $150.
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Friday, December 14th, 2007 AT 4:35 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Yes I would change them both out, here is how the job is done which will cost about $450.00 to have it done. Here is how to do the job yourself if you want to save some money.

Here is a generic guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-ball-joint

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