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08-31-2006, 02:46 AM

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LOUDexhaust

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RE: ball joints

yes they're the right ones. the hole is just a little higher. they were $20 a piece so probably not the best. anyways, we got 1 side done. we removed the shock, wasn't in the instructions but seems to have worked well. got the second one out with a gear puller. going to finish tomorrow. btw the right rotor was pretty loose, spun very freely. maybe that could be a sorce of the vibration? thanks for your help everyone.

08-31-2006, 08:32 PM

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RE: ball joints

is there a break in period for new balljoints? the car doesnt center at all right now.

08-31-2006, 08:36 PM

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RE: ball joints

Not that I know of...I just did mine and the car centers fine. Did you do anything with the tie-rod ends?

08-31-2006, 11:10 PM

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RE: ball joints

no, i also just got it realligned at Ford.

09-02-2006, 06:44 PM

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RE: ball joints

hmm, its still vibrating but doesnt seem as bad. At least i won't have to replace the bj's for a while!

09-03-2006, 07:17 PM

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RE: ball joints

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When tierods go bad, they WILL cause a vibe. It wont shake all the time (unless theyre really bad and about to snap), itll usually shake the worst on long drawn out mild corners on the E-way, and usually not shake or shake less when going straight. Id say check your tierods.
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Would you recommend stock replacements?