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Originally Posted by cooper barrett
SAuto,
I have never seen one that could still be called a ball joint that could cause a a CV joint to cause an vibration. I guess after it breaks and takes out the strut rod, separates the axle, and the tire folds up under the car....But one would think that a prudent person would have heard the metal to metal clunking but then there are some...
I would say that the amount of movement caused by a loose ball joint and other steering and suspension parts could cause a vibration from the outer joint but the CV is made to move outward to make up for the 1/4" of in or out play of a wasted BJ The joints themselves would easily take up the 1/4" of front to back movement. So, unless something is broken, just hanging on, I just don't see it.
There is a term VUEDayJa Which basically means "Ain't never seen nothing like that before." It is a big word especially when looking for gremlins. Therefore I am not going to say it "can't happen" because we have all seen things that theoretically can't happen. |
just because google didnt tell you it doesnt mean it isnt true.
and ive seen some FWD vehicles that a loose ball joint will let the wheel move in and out over 2 inches on the the side opposite the tie rods.
your picture is of a BROKEN ball joint, not a loose one. Just so you know, google might have left that fact out. AND that vehicle looks to not even HAVE a strut rod...