Get the Best Priced Chevrolet S10 Ball Joint

Research on Ball Joint for Chevrolet S10

The Chevrolet S-10 was the first compact pickup produced in 1982. It was upgraded over the years with a high performance version released in 1991. However General Motors stopped producing it in 2004. Ball joints are a vital component of the suspension and steering system. They attach the wheel hub to the suspension. This ensures that they are able to rotate horizontally for steering and vertically for shock absorption. They are well suited for this because they are able to move in all directions. A car that is fitted with McPherson struts has two ball joints at the bottom of the wheel hub. If making use of shocks and springs it has upper and lower ball joints. Ball joints can be load bearing or non-load bearing. Load bearing ball joints will carry the weight of the vehicle.

Could Be Your Ball Joints

Ball joints are designed to serve you for a considerable length of time. However, like all other vehicle components they will wear out with time. If grease leaks out of the ball joint or if dirt or other impurities get into the ball joint, it can get damaged. If the rubber boot gets damaged or cracked it will not keep dirt out, hence dirt and debris will wear out the ball joint.

Usually the first and most common symptom of a damaged ball joint is a banging noise. This noise will become more pronounced when taking a corner or when driving over a bump or dip. It can be compared to the sound produced when a piece of metal is being struck with a hammer. Worn ball joints also affect the steering, making it stiff and sloppy. You may also experience vibration through the steering. Damaged ball joints will also cause the uneven wearing of tires. With worn ball joints it will be hard for the vehicle to travel straight, you will notice the steering veering from left to right.

S10 Ball Joint Replacement Cost

Some ball joints come with built in wear indicators, making it quite easy to know when a ball joint is worn. Some have an indicator pin, and as long as the indicator pin is visible the ball joint is usable. Others have a raised collar that sinks when the ball joint wears. An S10 lower ball joint removal and replacement will cost you between $216 to $418. While an S10 Upper ball joint replacement will cost you between $243 and $419. You can expect the Chevy blazer ball joint replacement cost to be within the same ranges.

How many ball joints are there in a car?

The number of ball joints in a car is determined by the suspension design. A vehicle can have two to four ball joints at the front. If installed with McPherson struts its fitted with two ball joints at the bottom of the wheel hub. On the other hand if fitted with shocks and springs you can expect it to have upper and lower ball joints. Visit PartsGeek.com for the best deals on all automobile parts and accessories.

Ball Joints available for the following Chevrolet S10 years: 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 04, 03, 02, 01, 00, 99, 98, 97, 96, 95, 94, 93, 92, 91, 90, 89, 88, 87, 86, 85, 84, 83, 82. This part is also sometimes called Chevrolet S10 Ball Joints. We stock ball joint parts for most Chevrolet models including Silverado 1500, K1500, C1500, Tahoe, Blazer, Silverado 2500 HD, Trailblazer, Suburban 1500, Avalanche 1500, K2500, K1500 Suburban, Astro, Camaro, Corvette, Impala, Silverado 2500, C1500 Suburban, Colorado, C10, C10 Pickup, C2500, Silverado 1500 HD, K10, Trailblazer EXT, S10 Blazer, Express 2500, K3500, Equinox, Cobalt, Express 1500, K20, C3500, Monte Carlo, El Camino, Silverado 3500, Caprice, Chevy II, Aveo, HHR and Express 3500.