I just got the "Works" done at the dealership at 110k miles and they told me that the "ball joints are leaking" and that the repair would cost $2500, which is more than the SUV is worth.
Any idea how much it would cost me and is this something a regular guy can do?
My level of expertise is low but I was able to change the front air suspension to coil-over-springs on my own. The rear was done at the local shop as the bolts were rusted pretty good.
If the ball joints go down, what's the worst that can happen?
This is our 3rd vehicle and we usually use it only for carrying 25 bags of 40 lbs potting soil, top soil, caught animal transport (raccoons, armadillos, possums...) and for leaving it at the airport during travel.
It has been so far extremely reliable.
Can I continue to keep it as a low-mileage vehicle (meaning using it for less than 1000 miles a year) or should I just sell it as soon as possible?
Thanks for any advice.
Any idea how much it would cost me and is this something a regular guy can do?
My level of expertise is low but I was able to change the front air suspension to coil-over-springs on my own. The rear was done at the local shop as the bolts were rusted pretty good.
If the ball joints go down, what's the worst that can happen?
This is our 3rd vehicle and we usually use it only for carrying 25 bags of 40 lbs potting soil, top soil, caught animal transport (raccoons, armadillos, possums...) and for leaving it at the airport during travel.
It has been so far extremely reliable.
Can I continue to keep it as a low-mileage vehicle (meaning using it for less than 1000 miles a year) or should I just sell it as soon as possible?
Thanks for any advice.