i replaced my balljoints (original since 97) 6-8 months after i lowered my car...now 30k km later (roughly 7 months), my driver side is acting up again...i know i have a minor neg camber problem (im lowered with neuspeed sport) but could that be the reason why my joints are going bad? i know joints are very unpredictable but im just curious as to what could aggrevate them and decrease their lifespan...i dont drive or corner very hard (rarely)...suggestions would be appreciated

edit: are balljoints basically all the same quality (rebuilt ones)?

 

That is a short life span! I have a 156K miles on mine, and no problems.

 

ive already made sure the dustshield is not in the way of the joint since that is also a problem that causes the squeeking...ive wd40'd everything i could...i suppose ill just replace it tonight

 

im sure its with the lowering, i lowered mine, and both split open. of course i have a 91 and you have to replace the whole upper arm. Ive been driving with them for about 3 weeks.. and was thinking I should prolly somehow when I get the new ones clamp the gaskets down more or something on the ball joint. Cuz at 150 per side, it doesnt really make me very happy. Anyone know of anything like that to make them less prone to breaking?

 

damn...150...that hurts...mine is only 70 bucks CDN a side (like 50 us or so)