hey all. I have a 2014 2500 ccsb 4x4. Bought it in 2024 with about 175k on it. Had no issues getting it inspected, here in Mass they are tough with inspections. After about 3 month of driving it noticed a little wander and some wear on the right side front tire. Found a loose upper ball joint and checking the left side noticed more than it should have. replaced all of them with Mevotech TTX. while switching off the winter tires noticed a lot of play in both uppers. I put on less than 5k miles in that time. I do plow a few driveways but didn't plow much with as little snow as we got. Got new ones under warranty. Truck sat for most of the summer while I replaced spark plugs, front axle u joints, ball joints, water pump, thermostat, coolant hoses, flushed the heater core, wheel bearings, shocks and some other things. Noticed some gear oil in the right side knuckle and the lower ball joint is literally flopping around. Have put less than 3k miles on the new ball joints.
No off roading, 35" tires on stock rims or stock size snows.
No idea why its eating ball joints. Even crappy $20 ones should last longer than this. Thoughts?
Other forums have suggested Carli or emf. I am NOT spending a grand on ball joints. Right now I'm thinking trying TTX one more time. Next will be a $300 junkyard axle.
Also looking for info and suggestions on the axle seal replacement. Looks like a $30 amazon tool is needed.
TIA
No off roading, 35" tires on stock rims or stock size snows.
No idea why its eating ball joints. Even crappy $20 ones should last longer than this. Thoughts?
Other forums have suggested Carli or emf. I am NOT spending a grand on ball joints. Right now I'm thinking trying TTX one more time. Next will be a $300 junkyard axle.
Also looking for info and suggestions on the axle seal replacement. Looks like a $30 amazon tool is needed.
TIA