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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 04:24 PM
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Finished VBP suspension car is aligned was ok seems like it is roaming as I go down the road. Also making noise as I go into garage. How can I tell if it is a bad set of ball joints.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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If the alignment place didn't find any problems, I doubt that the ball joints are your problem. Even if they were prone to early wear, it would take months for them to get "loose". Your problem is likely somewhere else in the steering system.
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alignment was done 2 miles after assembly they wouldn't be able to tell so soon
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 12:08 AM
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How long has it been since the installation/alignment? Were the wheel bearings replaced?
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