1999 Ford F250 ball joints

1999 FORD F-250
257,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DVPEARSON
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What is your estimate on the cost to replace the ball joints on my F-250 Super Duty Turbo Diesel? I think the stabilizer bar is also needing replacement.
What is the risk to postponing the job?
Thanks.
Apr 6, 2009 at 12:18 PM
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MECHCURT
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Hmm good question. I would first jack up the front of the vehicle just enough to get a pry bar under the tire and the ground. Lift up and down or wobble the wheel and see just how much play in the ball joints you have. If its drastic or alot then i would have fixed asap because it would be unsafe to drive. Hard question to answer since i cannot see them but just know they are the only thing holding your steering knuckle on and i have seen them seperate and cause major accidents. Wish i had a better answer but its your safety??? Hope this helps. Curt
Apr 16, 2009 at 6:01 AM
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