well i went to go get the front end aligned and when i went to pick it up the tire shop said they couldntdo it because both lower ball joints have play in them. they gave me an estimate of around $530 that parts, labor, and an alignment. does that sound too high or is it a good price? the parts are $108 per.

jimmyboy

 

WAAAY TOO HIGH!!!!Theball joints themselves are only Change them youself, much cheaper and its not hard to do, just takes time is all. There is a how to for breaking down the front end somewhere on the forum that goes pretty in detail.I think the write up was done by dcflux. Do a quick search and you'll find it. Now if your not too mechanically inclined, find a shop with a better shop rate. Sounds like they may be takingya for a ride with parts and pricing. If you are moving at a good clip you can get everything done in 6 hours, 8 if ya hit problems and the parts are only $40-$50 a side from your local parts place.

 

i looked at jiggs shop for ball joints and he has some for $50.00 (moog) but im not that mechanicly gifted to do it myself so like you said i am goina call another local shop to see how much it would be. thanks

jimmyboy

 

https://blazerforum.com/m_85219/tm.htm
that is the step by step guide
could you help me and tell me what some of the symptoms were, i am trying to figure out a noise in my front end

 

i dont really know that it has a sound. it still drives and rides fine. a couple of weeks ago i took it to a tire shop to get my tires rotated and balanced, then get it aligned. the guy told me that they couldnt align it cause i had some play in both lower ball joints. i think that it kinda makes a click kinda sound but im not sure.

jimmyboy