[Albino83]

So Subaru dealership claims I need new lower balls joints. I jacked it up and personalty cant feel any wiggle in the wheel. I am going to bring it in for a 2nd opinion, but based off how little there seems to be on this in the forum I cant imagine its something that is replaced terribly often.

I am heading up to the BWCA Friday early so slightly worried about the diagnosis.

Thoughts?

 

[funkymonkey1002]

Were you having any issues that brought it to their attention? Vibrations etc? If the boots are intact and there isn't any play they should be fine.

 

[Albino83]

I had a "free inspection" with a oil change and they had mentioned several items which did actually need attention, brake fluid, power steering fluid, etc.

I have no issues with vibration and the boots appear to be intact. The only issue I do notice from time to time is a clunk if I hit a big bump, which after hearing about the LBJ made me think about it a little more.

 

[Albino83]

Well did a little more testing and it appears that the only time the clunk happens is while turning left and hitting a bump at the same time.

Thoughts?

 

[4BangR]

I wouldn't replace the lower ball joint unless the boot is destroyed or you can move the wheel by hand. What do your tie rods look like?