ball joints

[burt ragio]

What is the best way to check for a worn ball joint ?

[Bradley G]

A pry bar to see if there is any play (movement when force applied to each component) between the links.

[BigCars4Ever]

I replaced mine because the boots disintegrated but at 110k they had a little play in them too.

[RoyLPita]

I had mine replaced because of torn and rotted boots.

[03blackmerc]

i have 130,000 on mine and they barley have any play. my boots seem fine at a glance, will inspect them more when i get home

[RF Overlord]

Jack up the car just enough to get a 2x4 or prybar under the tire and pull up on it. If there's movement in the ball joint, it's bad.

[1stMerc]

If you hear noise from front end when backing out of the drive way.