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Hello, I'm thinking my ball joints need to be replaced (see pics). If i have that done are there other suspension replacement items I should do? Perhaps, a bushing replacement kit? It's a 96 ce with approximately 23K. The original shocks still look good to me. It has the base suspension (FE1). Thanks.
Last edited by jakey1999; Jun 24, 2019 at 02:07 PM.
They "leaked" when someone went crazy with a grease gun.
Not sure just bought the car about a month ago. I think I paid to much. 16K for 96 C4 Collector Edition (22K miles), LT1. Wish I would have join the forum first to get some help. Thanks everyone.
Last edited by jakey1999; Jun 24, 2019 at 05:55 PM.
Not sure just bought the car about a month ago. I think I paid to much. 16K for 96 C4 Collector Edition (22K miles), LT1. Wish I would have join the forum first to get some help. Thanks everyone.
Don't worry I paid too much also for a 96 base. I would not pressure wash the ball joints or tie rod ends. It will force water inside them. You can pressure wash everything else EXCEPT the engine. I know it sounds daunting but I would attack with paint thinner on a rag. You will need quite a few rags. Just as an aside on my 96 with 27k miles I did replace the tie rod ends. I tore one open to see how much of the "lifetime" grease was left. There was no grease at all. One little 3/16" black ball of something. Went with moog greaseable.
Last edited by Whaleman; Jun 24, 2019 at 09:29 PM.
Thanks Whaleman, I appreciate the encouragement. I guess I'll look into a lift/jack stands and take my time cleaning. 62 years old and my first corvette. It's a blast driving it; I don't think I've gotten above 3500RPM yet.
Ball Joint Replacement???
