Ball Joint?

A Ball Joint is a flexible coupling located in your vehicle's suspension system. It's designed to connect the control arm to your car's steering knuckle. As its name implies, this unit is made up of a ball and socket—both of which are encased in a strong steel casing. The casing helps protect this component from damage caused by dirt and corrosion. While ball joints may not appear important at first glance, they actually play a vital role in ensuring complete vehicle operation. Each one is crafted to allow safe operation of your car's steering and suspension systems. Ball joints come in different types. Some ball joints require lubrication every six months, while others have built-in lubrication.

Crafted using durable materials, ball joints are usually designed to give your vehicle lasting service. There are times, however, when a Ball Joint starts to loosen after years of use. Once this component becomes too loose, you will experience suspension noise and wheel misalignment. The worst case scenario is when this component falls apart completely, causing your wheel's angle to change. The moment your wheel angles change, it becomes incredibly difficult for you to stay in control of your car. For these reasons, it's important that you keep this component in tiptop shape.

If during one of your maintenance checks you discover that you have a damaged Ball Joint in your car, it's always a good idea to replace your worn unit with a new one. Don't wait for your vehicle's steering and suspension systems to fail, take action and replace this unit as soon as you can. When buying a replacement Ball Joint for your vehicle, make sure that the product you go for is one that has the same specs as your stock ball joints. This guarantees that the product you're going to be installing in your car is fully compatible with your suspension and steering assemblies.