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Old 04-21-2008 | 08:30 PM
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how important are the ball joints? i have had pitman arm idler arm, inner and outer tie rod ends replaced but do i need ball joints now. all it does is pop when i turn the wheel. any advice. and could i have done all this work my self or would i have needed speical tools. thanks
 
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Old 04-21-2008 | 08:41 PM
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wouldnt hurt to replace ball joints.. also, check your control arm bushings. These could cause the pop sound when you turn the wheel..
 
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Old 04-21-2008 | 09:33 PM
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Arn't CVs the more likely culprit if you have popping while turning?
 
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Old 04-22-2008 | 08:51 AM
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i had the CV's replaced allready.

 
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