I have a 99 Blazer with almost 200k on it. I'm wondering if it's time to replace ball joints and tie rod ends as well as pitman arm and idler arm. Everything seems solid when I shake it or turn the wheel with it up in the air. Everything looks like it has been well-greased its whole life. The only thing I see is a couple boots ripped on a tie rod end and on one of the ball joints and the bushing on the idler arm looks ripped. But like I said everything feels solid it doesn't shake just pulls a little to the right. But everything looks original and the ball joints are still riveted in wondering if I should just change everything because it's old and has 200k on it.

 

If it works and there is no sign of problems keeping an alignment or with the tire wear, I would hesitate to do the replacements.

However, I am in a bit of disbelief these parts are original after 200k miles and have no wear or slop in them. Perhaps the control arms were replaced with ball-joints already installed?