Posted on 11/2/2025
Every day that goes by, our bodies get a little more wear and tear on them. Our vehicles have the same issue. The older we get and the farther we travel, certain parts start showing some wear. Think of your hips. There are parts of our vehicles that are similar to them; just like hips allow your legs to pivot in several directions, your vehicle has similar parts called ball joints, and they connect your vehicle’s wheels to the suspension, allowing them to move together. These ball joints get a good workout every time the vehicle is moving, especially on bumpy roads. Usually, these joints are well lubricated with grease, so they’ll work smoothly and quietly. They’re surrounded by a rubber sleeve called a boot, but that can wear out with age or exposure to moisture or debris. When the rubber breaks, the grease can leak out, and damage accelerates. When the ball joints start wearing out, you may start to hear clunking sounds that com ... read more