Had to change out the ball joints again on the Volvo. Used Genuine OEM TRW/Moog parts this time. Made in Germany. Cost $35 for each OEM, compared to $18 for each aftermarket part. The old ones lasted less than a year. I purchased them new in a suspension kit that included other front end components. The other components were OEM quality. Don’t know why these ball joints were not. You get what you pay for.
I changed out the tie rod ends as well. Much improvement with all this done.
Time for a road trip, Woo Hoo!
Here are pics of the old and new ball joints that were swapped out today.
New one is on the right side in the photo.
left old, new right
old on left, new on right
bottom of strut beside control arm / ball joint mount points
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