Recent questions tagged ball joints

Description : What kind of exercise will strengthen the knees without stressing them?

Last Answer : My SIL had knee surgery (torn ACL) and has been in physical therapy to strengthen her knees. While in recovery she found that: - swimming - elliptical machine ..and long walks were her best ... (to strengthen your knee and it's supporting structures) and they could show you some safe exercises.

Description : How can I check for myself if the ball joints in my Ford F150 need replacing?

Last Answer : Front wheels right? Twin i-beam suspension? My 71 wears on the inside it appears to be a trait of the twin i-beam. Aside of getting the front end aligned my solution has been to buy cheaper front ... rear tires - I have wider tires in back. I did replace the ball joints- it made no difference.

Description : How long should ball joints last on a 2001 Ford Explorer?

Last Answer : Ford you say hmm about 6 years maybe 9 if you look after it and don't use it too much. Ford is a very cheep make (Im not saying you have a car, jeep what ever it is. Its just true) I would say ... the best you could get from a very good make. So half that on a Ford I'd say your mechanic is right.