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ball joints need replace when bad..its your call on how bad you think they are,for the price it cheaper in the long run

now I understand if you have to have a shop R&R them,it can get pricy,but thats why i leard a few tricks and do them my self and just pay for alinement

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I'm doing it myself and as long as things go as planned, I don't need to mess with anything that could affect alignment in theory. $50 a pop for lowers. Service manual says replace at .020" play, mine measured .030". The suspension was squeaking, thats what alerted me to the wear. These trucks apparently have an issue with bad joints.

Upper joints are integral to the control arm and can only be replaced by replacing the arm. I will check play tonight and am crossing my fingers that they are OK for now.