2014 mazda 6 lower ball joint

Q: How much does it cost to replace both lower ball joints?

Good quality ball joints cost $100 – $150. Youll find cheaper ones for as low as $20 – $80, but its risky depending on your cars make and model. Ball joint replacement costs for high-end cars can be $500 or more, as the part costs more. Labor costs are typically around $100 – $150.

I ended up replacing the entire control arm, primarily because it comes with the bushings. The actual arm itself is almost certainly fine, so if you can find the right size of ball joint and bushings, I see no reason you can't just replace those.

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How do I know if my lower ball joints are worn out?
Can you replace lower ball joints yourself?
How much does it cost to replace both lower ball joints?
Should I replace both lower ball joints at the same time?

The vibrations are more likely coming from the bushings than they are from the actual ball joint though, high speed wobble usually means left/right play in the suspension more than the up/down play you get from a ball joint wearing out.

At this point, I'm at around 150,000 miles, and basically the entire suspension has been replaced. New control arms, new struts, inner/outer tie rods, the works. That work was done at around 120,000 miles, and I'm also starting to feel some vibrations when I brake at high speeds.

It's been a few years since I replaced the brake rotors, so I'm gonna get them resurfaced to see if that fixes the wobble. I highly doubt the control arm started going bad after less than 40k miles.

So, who knows? Might just be uneven wear on one of your rotors. Might be worth replacing/resurfacing before you replace the control arm.

Oh, and for what it's worth, my driver's side ball joint failed on me while I was doing a U-Turn, but it had been making some pretty loud pops before it finally gave out. Definitely don't sleep on that job, because if that thing fails while you're moving, it can be a catastrophic failure.

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How do I know if my lower ball joints are worn out?

Feeling a vibration in the steering wheel while driving down a level, straight road, or your vehicle drifting to the right or left when going over bumps may also be signs of ball joint wear. Tires — Uneven tire wear may be a sign that your ball joints are wearing out.

Can you replace lower ball joints yourself?

Ball joints are not always an easy replacement, but a DIYer who is versed in changing suspension and brake components will probably be able to tackle the job.

How much does it cost to replace both lower ball joints?

Good quality ball joints cost $100 – $150. You'll find cheaper ones for as low as $20 – $80, but it's risky depending on your car's make and model. Ball joint replacement costs for high-end cars can be $500 or more, as the part costs more. Labor costs are typically around $100 – $150.

Should I replace both lower ball joints at the same time?

If one ball joint is worn out, chances are the ball joint on the opposite side is also bad or nearing the end of its service life. Many technicians recommend replacing both joints at the same time (both lowers, both uppers or all four).