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Old 2007-01-10, 02:09 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by sperry
Austin, take a look at the linked alternative to the ball joints in the 1st post. They're not just replacement joints, they're actually extenders, so if you wear out the BJ you only need to buy an OEM one for ~$40.

But as Dean mentioned, it sounds like the tie-rock extensions are failing from the lateral load... so I too am going to hold of on a fix for that before getting into something like this.
So it looks like their widget clamps on to the ball joint boss and provides a new mounting point lower down for an OE ball joint? Sounds good, although I couldn't judge how strong or reliable the new assembly would be without looking at one on a spindle up close.
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