That being said, a worn ball joint will cause the front tires to wear-out very quickly and may cause the steering to be a bit "squirrely" which of course is dangerous in and of itself, but usually the vehicle can be driven safely, if care is taken, and will last for quite a long time.
You would know if the ball joint is actually broken, because you are not going to be able to drive the vehicle at all.
The lower A-frame would fall out of the car if a lower ball joint was broken. Ball joints are cheap why not have them replaced to keep the car out of the fence?
No, its not safe. If a ball joint breaks you will most likely do damage or cause an accident.
NO
NO
THERE'S AN ECHO IN HERE.
STEERING KNUCKLE (SPINDLE) MUST BE ABLE TO ROTATE SIDE TO SIDE AND FLOAT ON A SPRING.
THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY ONE RIGID MOUNT THAT ALLOWS ROTATION (STRUT MOUNT) AND BALL JOINT. (JUST LIKE YOUR SHOULDER) THE BALL JOINT IS A ROTARY JOINT ALLOWING FOR ANY ANLGE. IT IS A BALL AND SOCKET. USUALLY THE WEAR IS AT THIS SPOT AND SOCKET IS LOOSE.
STEERING KNUCKEL NO LONGER ATTACHED TO VEHICLE SUCKS.....DON'T TRY IT.
I've SEEN A TIRE, STRUT, KNUCKLE AND AXLE LAYING IN THE ROAD AND A WADDED UP SOMETHING SEVERAL TIMES IN MY LIFE.
BE SAFE AND FIX THAT ONE....SMARTEST TO HAVE ALL BALL JOINTS REPLACED ALONG WITH TIE ROD ENDS STABILIZER BUSHINGS CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS....LITERALLY REPLACE EVERY PART IN THE FRONT END THAT IS EVEN QUESTIONABLE. and new struts..
It will drive like a new car
Safe to drive where off a cliff? It holds the front wheel together? You really want to attempt to drive a car like that?
If it is loose, and not close to breaking, it is safe, but you can cause excess wear to the tires. If it is broken, it is probably not drivable without doing damage to the sheet metal.
Check out the pictures in the source. Seem okay to you?
I wouldn't risk it! I think you should go to a repair shop just to be safe!
Thanks Guys!! I'm convinced not to drive it. I work about 15-20 miles from home, I knew that wasn't gonna happen, but around the neighborhood until I can get it fixed. Thanks again
NO.you are an accident waiting to happen if it breaks you will need a tow.
not safe at any speed
No, not safe!
Absolutely not..
