Mitsubishi Challenger Front Ball Joints - How Much Play Tolerence?

stevednj48 on 28/10/2021 - 12:03
Last edited 28/10/2021 - 13:06 by 1 other user

Have a 2000 Mitsubishi Challenger currently getting it ready for roadworthy and the front balljoints have some movement.

It's a 4wd, are they different to 2wd? Is there a mm tolerance for moment of the front ball joints? Backyard mechanic is not sure if they need to be replaced or if 4wd can have more play.

Thanks

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  Muzeeb on 28/10/2021 - 13:13

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  Most members here only drive and service BMW and MB 2019+ so you might be out of luck.

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  Brian McGee on 28/10/2021 - 13:16

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  There should be no movement in the ball joint, unless you can find a mitsubishi specification that says otherwise.

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    pegaxs on 28/10/2021 - 13:25

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    Basically this. 0 is pretty close to what it should have.

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  Euphemistic on 28/10/2021 - 13:29

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  Check with your roadworthy mechanic wether they’ll pass it or not.

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  brendanm on 28/10/2021 - 13:55

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  If you can measure the play in mm, it's very stuffed.

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  stevednj48 on 28/10/2021 - 14:39

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  Thanks for the comments will just replace before roadworthy.