Tifferzzz

In 2012 I had to replace my lower ball joint on my front right. This is when the other Z site was up (prior to being hacked). I did a lot of research, went through recommendations, and tried to determine if an OEM or aftermarket would be better. The problem with the OEM is that it also includes everything - the entire arm, bearing, and ball joint - and is thustly a $400+ part. So I was able to find (through Megan Racing) the ball joint that was just that - the broken part that needed to be replaced.

Fast forward two years later when I took my car over to have the safety done, and low and behold I need a new ball joint. I don't race my car. I don't live in a city with high and rough terrain, or even snow. I drive about 6k miles a year.

I've decided to replace this replacement with the full OEM arm. My question is - is it common to blow through a ball joint that fast - especially in an aftermarket part like that?

terrasmak

iTrader: (8)

Do they check the joint or boot? Most people are not actually wearing out the joint, just have a cracked boot. Then replace them with a low quality joint and boot combo.

guitman32

iTrader: (15)

Believe it or not, two years is an impressive lifespan for a cheap aftermarket balljoint, assuming yours is actually bad and doesn't just have a torn boot.

Tifferzzz

The boot is torn but they're saying that it's bad because of the over-movement of my tire. There's enough play in it that it won't pass safety.

guitman32

iTrader: (15)

You need to verify with your own eyes that there is play in the joint. Your tire can have many reasons for play.

Cheeko

iTrader: (13)

I'm looking to replace the ball joints on my compression rods. Can someone suggest a good aftermarket ball joint?