2003 tahoe drama

[devil docs chevy tahoe]

So as posted before I put keys and spacers on my 2003 tahoe.
after the install I put all new ball joints and tie rod ends.
on my way to work the upper ball joint sheared off and caused all sorts of damage.
I was able to get it towed home and replace the broken parts.
My question is did the lift have something to do with it???
the ball joints were MOOG not cheep ones.

 

[01Konvict]

The lift might have caused additional stress on the ball joints but most likely it was a fatigued part from manufacture. Many other trucks on here dont have ball joints shearing off. Sorry for the bad luck

 

[MRS.Z-56_Hoe]

I am somewhat limited in my knowledge of these tahoes but I know you said you had put new upper balljoints in could ypu have installed it wrong?

 

[07Burb]

I, too, am leaning towards possibly a faulty install

 

[Z-56 Hoe]

I am so impressed with My Wife and concur with her opinion.

 

[devil docs chevy tahoe]

bingo!! after close evaluation the joint was put in wrong..it was off by a 1/4 inch. the new one was installed correctly and all is right with the world.. the lesson leaned in this case??? not all ball joints are the same..

 

[Z-56 Hoe]

Glad you found and fixed the problem. I can't resist (picker checker). Lol

Always Faithful ~