Ball joint stiffness?
12-07-2009, 03:14 PM
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Ball joint stiffness?
How stiff should the ball joints be on the upper A arms and lower control arms? I bought a used set earlier in the year, and I'm just wondering if I should just go for rebuilt? The used set seem pretty stiff to me, more stiff than the components I am replacing - they require a bit of effort to move, but I'm able to do it just by hand. What has been the experience with new/rebuilt ball joints?
12-07-2009, 04:01 PM
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My experience with rebuilt ball joints: pretty/very stiff. Requires moderate force to move, but still can be done by hand - eg press hard with your thumb. Moves slowly.
12-07-2009, 07:21 PM
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+1 what Aryan wrote. Ball joints should be nice and stiff. If they flop around chances are they'll vibrate/move/bonk when loaded and being driving on.
