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01 chevy s-10 ball joints Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Truck Repair>> Truck Suspension Repair flathead1216 New User Sep 16, 2010, 11:51 AM Post #1 of 4 (3976 views) 01 chevy s-10 ball joints Sign In anybody got any ideas on what to do for a 2001 chevy s-10 zr2 4x4 ball joints, i just had to replace one after only 8000 miles with a new set of tires it ate up a brand new tire in about 5 months. repair shop says this is a common thing with these truck but there has got to something to make them last longer. thanks for the help Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Sep 16, 2010, 12:35 PM Post #2 of 4 (3974 views) Re: 01 chevy s-10 ball joints Sign In I don't know if I would have believed any of that story. It makes no sense at all. There is no way a ball joint took out a new tire in 8000 miles or that the ball joint even wore out in 8000 miles. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Sep 16, 2010, 3:12 PM Post #3 of 4 (3970 views) Re: 01 chevy s-10 ball joints Sign In As HT just said "This doesn't make sense." Notes on this: They do last longer than that big time. If true - there's some defect. These vehicles and others have greasable parts and even common grease unless this vehicle is totally abused do better. If the same type FE and I think it is, they are a PITA to properly grease ALL the fittings - not just easy ones. I use synthetic grease which is tons more waterproof than regular and a real grease gun as you get a good feel that the grease go in the joints. Hurry if the other 3 tires area still good to get a new one as 4X4s in particular don't like odd tires. With that work should have been a full alignment and short of some accident or wild pot hole should be fine still. Again - these and other vehicles really benefit IMO with paying strict attention to full service every 3,000 miles. I know it's a pill but vehicles are expensive and it's worth it. Something's wrong. What's the warranty on the tire and the ball joint? T Sidom Veteran / Moderator Sep 16, 2010, 11:07 PM Post #4 of 4 (3963 views) Re: 01 chevy s-10 ball joints Sign In Do you have a print out of the alignment specs....before & after and if possible get an alignment check from another machine & post that as well.......... If you do, scan the printouts & post them, that would work better than typing them out........ (This post was edited by Sidom on Sep 16, 2010, 11:08 PM)   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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