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Lower ball joints wearing out

Tiny
RANDY1955
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  • 2005 HYUNDAI SONATA
  • 2.7L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
I just replaced the front passenger side lower ball joint a few months ago. Now I had to replace it again it was shot. Why am I replacing it so soon?
Monday, October 21st, 2019 AT 12:43 PM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

Did the ball joint come with a grease fitting? If it did, it had to be greased when installed. Also, when you grease it do not grease it until the boot breaks. That will open the boot allowing outside environment into the joint causing it to fail.

What brand did you use?

Roy
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Monday, October 21st, 2019 AT 2:08 PM
Tiny
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The ball I used did not have a grease fitting the first one didn't and the one I just put in there did not.
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Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019 AT 7:53 PM
Tiny
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Okay, what brand did you use?

Roy
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Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019 AT 4:07 AM
Tiny
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I am not sure but the first one only cost $20.00 and this one I just put in cost $12.00.
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Thursday, October 31st, 2019 AT 7:56 PM
Tiny
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Okay, cheap is never the best.

You need to get a quality ball joint such as a MOOG. I always use them and have no issues with premature failures.

Roy
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Friday, November 1st, 2019 AT 2:52 AM

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