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02-26-2007, 02:18 PM

misplacedtxn

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front end replacement owners chime in

any of you guys w/ front end replacements already replace ball joints? If so, how many miles did you have with the bumper on when they went bad? I had about 12000 miles with mine on. I am wondering if the extra 300LBS hangin on the front has something to do with it. Anyone?

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02-27-2007, 12:45 AM

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Just at 29K miles

I hit a cow at 70mph with only about 5k on the clock and had the RanchHand Legend put on instead of the stock bumper. Now just at 29K with no problems so far (knock wood). Also My truck came with the snow plow prep package (why, I live in San Antonio TX, I have no clue) but that may have helped with the extra weight of the replacement front.

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02-27-2007, 01:55 AM

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My truck has 74K on it and I'm doing my ball joints this weekend plus one U joint for good measure (already did the other). Stupid non-greasable stock crap! LMAO!

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02-27-2007, 02:38 AM

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I have a Ranch Hand Legend Replacement with a Milemarker winch (roughly 400lbs total) and so far I haven't had any problems. I have been carrying them around for about 25,000-30,000 miles so far.