Ball Joints And Tie Rod Ends

Ball joints and tie rod ends should be changed in pairs.

In many instances, the companion part on the opposite side is marginal, so it makes sense to replace both ball joints (uppers and/or lowers) or both tie rod ends (inner and/or outer) at the same time. It also saves the inconvenience of having to bring his vehicle in a second time.

There is evidence that suspension and steering components on the right side of a vehicle have a higher rate of failure than those on the left side. The right side takes more punishment when it comes to close encounters with curbs, potholes and other obstacles, and the typical vehicle makes more righthand turns than lefthand turns.

Even though all suspension components have the same mileage, those on the right side often need to be replaced at a lower mileage than those on the left.

We always check tie rod ends when doing any type of suspension work.

Some components also wear faster than others. Loaded ball joints (those that bear the brunt of the vehicle's weight) wear out faster than unloaded ball joints. Loaded ball joints are the lower ones on vehicles where the spring rests on the lower control arm, and the upper joints on vehicles where the spring rests atop the upper control arm. The lower ball joints on FWD cars are unloaded. Call Modern Auto Air and we will arrange an appointment to repair your problem.

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