Lower ball joints wearing out

2005 HYUNDAI SONATA
140,000 MILES • 2.7L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RANDY1955
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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?
Oct 21, 2019 at 5:43 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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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
Oct 21, 2019 at 7:08 AM
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RANDY1955
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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.
Oct 22, 2019 at 12:53 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Okay, what brand did you use?

Roy
Oct 22, 2019 at 9:07 PM
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RANDY1955
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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.
Oct 31, 2019 at 12:56 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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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
Oct 31, 2019 at 7:52 PM
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