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just jack Prowler Junkie Posts: 70 From: Oakmont, PA Registered: MAY 2001	posted 02-24-2003 08:47 PM There are only 2 ways to check a ball joint. 1.) visually 2.) unload the suspension, place a pry bar under the wheel/tire and pry up to see it it is sloppy. Normally ball joints should last a very long time.
Koastal Cat Prowler Junkie Posts: 297 From: San Diego, CA. Registered: FEB 2002	posted 02-24-2003 10:11 PM Someone posted the steering gets tight before the ball joint fails. One possible test is to slowly drive in a tight circle and let go of the steering wheel. If the Kat does not straighten out the steering is too tight and possibly due to the ball joints rusting out. Just one idea - Kcat

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