QuestionI have a 2wd sliverado and i would like a leveling kit or a small 3 in.lift kit on it. My question is if i put a lift kit on it will the ball joints in the front go out quickly or will they last for sometime.
AnswerHi David,
All front end components will suffer if ALL you change is the lift. Spindles need to be changed as well as shock mounts and locations. Ball joints will be the least of your concern but any way you look at it, if the vehicle will be a daily driver, plan to have the ball joints replaced on a yearly basis as well as the universal joints in the driveshaft(s).
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Thanks for the question, I hope this information was helpful to you.
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