How to check ball joints and tie rods before you buy a used 4x4 truck.
Today we will be showing you how to check the suspension and steering components on a 2004 Ram 1500 4x4 truck. This method is good for finding worn ball joints, tie rod ends, and wheel bearings on all vehicles. Chevy, Ford, Dodge, Toyota, Honda cars and trucks 2wd, 4wd, and AWD. Always inspect both the drive and passenger side.
If your vehicle has independent rear suspension you should perform this inspection the same way as there will be ball joints and wheel bearings in the rear as well. Before you buy a used 4wd truck you will want to make sure to check all these components so you are not left with multiple repairs after your purchase.
