I am being told I need upper ball joints. Should I be feeling or seeing something to know if this is true? Is there some way for me to know I am not being, well you know, lied to?
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Bon,
You can notice excessive wear on your tire tread, that can be uneven. Your alignment can also be out, and pull hard one direction more than the other.
Dear Bon,
Read this article about how to check your ball joints.
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/under-the-hood/vehicle-maintenance/how-to-check-ball-joints.htm
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