Ball Joint Replacement

Ball joints are essential suspension components that maintain tire contact with the road on uneven surfaces like bumps and potholes. Positioned between the control arm and steering knuckle, they facilitate movement in multiple planes and smooth rotation, allowing the suspension to absorb vertical movements and steering maneuvers. Vehicles with shocks feature upper and lower ball joints, while those with struts typically have lower ball joints only.

Some ball joints are load-bearing and prone to faster wear due to increased friction. Regular maintenance schedules for ball joints help prevent unexpected repairs or replacements, ensuring reliable suspension performance.

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_{Why Should You Have Ball Joint Replacement Services Performed at County Tire Center, Inc?}

Ball joints are crucial components tightly housed in lubricated casings within the suspension system. When these casings lose lubrication or become loose, it can affect wheel alignment. This leads to potential issues such as suspension noise and uneven tire wear. Since ball joints connect wheels to other suspension parts, a failing joint can disrupt steering. In severe cases, a worn ball joint may dislodge from its casing, leading to suspension collapse.

Symptoms of bad ball joints include clunking sounds, poor handling, and abnormal pulling. Refer to your owner’s manual for recommended maximum wear limits on ball joints to prevent failure. Our replacement ball joints ensure your suspension operates smoothly and safely.

Because suspension system components combine into one working unit, suspension issues that go untreated have the potential to increase the wear on other suspension components, which may result in more extensive repairs down the road. If you experience any of the above symptoms, contact us online or by phone today.

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