What is the normal life span for ball joints. I have just found out that the front ball joints in my 2002 blazer have to been replace as they failed a warrant for my blazer to be on the road.

Kiwi

Driving a blazer in the true down under........

 

how many miles are on them and what road conditions do you drive through

 

when I brought my blazer it had done about 58,000 km and now it's done 73,000 km. I mainly drive on sealed road in urban areas and open highway

 

Had they been replaced all ready when you purchased her or are you replacing them for the first time? You can tell if they have been replaced as originals are riveted in.
Blazer are hard on ball joints. Mine is a 2000 bought at 58000 km lower ball joints have already replaced.

 

Hey Kiwi Where you been? Long time no hear. I thought you'd maybe sold your truck.. Maybe you've just never had issues till now. LOL

If I remember right you're the guy in the Waikato (Hamilton area)

I've done 98k with my '99. No ball joint issues.

I drive in & around Auckland & save for one trip in the forrest mostly on sealed roads (tarmac). Having said that, there is one stretch in Auckland that shakes the s*** out of the suspension. I ride this at least once a day.

Anyway, my ball joints are still ok - well, it's due for it's WOF this month so we'll see what happens. Oh & my ball joints are still riveted so I guess that means they are still the originals.

 

My are the originals. Hi kiwi blazer, nope mate I'm in Auckland too. They are getting replaced on Wednesday. Cost me a small packet to do it, but once they are done, they are done. My had 58,000 km on the when I brought mine 2 years ago.

 

2002 2wd still had orig ball joints in it, replaced all 4 just rec at 92,000 Miles!! O the roads here on Long Island Most of them S_ _ _ B_ _ _ _!!!! Fill in the blanks LOL..