you know, with my old corolla, I replaced the ball joints every 50,000 miles. it felt like a good number, kind of like changing socks. But honestly, they can last longer if you don’t drive like a maniac.
i once waited too long and it got kinda wobbly, not fun. have you ever had to deal with that? just keep an eye on weird noises and it should be fine.
I’ve replaced ball joints on my Corolla every 80k miles here in Oregon. Felt like a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat. It had that weird clunking sound and I knew it was time. Better safe than sorry right? Just got to keep an ear out for those weird noises.
I ve had my Corolla for like 10 years in Ohio so I get how important it is to stay on top of those ball joints. I remember when I hit a pothole and freaked out thinking I broke something. Turns out it was just the ball joint needing a check.
I think every 70k miles seems right. Just keep an eye on it.
I once replaced my Corolla’s ball joints after a rough winter in Montana. I thought they lasted forever but turns out they need checks every 75k miles or so
Definitely worth it to avoid a bumpy ride or worse I’ve seen folks ignore it and end up with crazy repair bills later
I ve had my Corolla for years I think I replaced the ball joints around 100k miles they seemed fine before that though.
Just keep an eye on wear especially if you drive on rough roads like the ones back in Michigan.
I’ve had my Corolla for years now and never changed the ball joints but I live in a pretty chill area in Canada.
Guess I’ll keep an eye on them though just in case.
I ve had my Corolla for years now and never changed the ball joints yet I might be pushing my luck
Guess every car is different right
I ve had my Corolla for over 10 years now and honestly I only replaced the ball joints once when they started squeaking like a rusty gate.
A friend here in Ohio says he checks his every 50k but I think that’s a bit much unless you drive on terrible roads or something.
Always feels better to be safe tho so I might start listening more closely to mine just in case.
I remember driving my Corolla down the icy streets of Toronto last winter and hearing some weird noises. Turns out my ball joints were shot. I have to say every 80k miles seems like a good rule but it varies a lot based on driving conditions.
I ve got a 2010 Corolla and I replaced my ball joints at about 100k miles not sure if that’s the norm but they felt super loose. I live in New York so potholes are a nightmare.
I think checking them every 50k seems fair for maintenance. Better safe than sorry right
I ve driven my Corolla for over 150000 miles in Michigan and never replaced the ball joints yet.
I guess it depends on driving habits and road conditions but I think every few years sounds reasonable.
They say to watch for strange noises so I guess I’m lucky so far.
Ive driven my Corolla for 150k miles and never replaced ball joints yet I feel like they should be looked at every few years or so especially if you hear creaking sounds. Might just be me but I think it varies by driving style too.
I ve had my Corolla for years and I replaced the ball joints around 100k miles. Felt like a huge difference after. You really notice the handling takes a hit if they’re worn out.
In my experience here in Michigan the roads are pretty rough so I guess it depends on where you live. I wouldn’t wait until you hear a clunking sound it’s a mess then.
I ve had my Corolla for about 7 years now and I replaced the ball joints once around 100k miles in Toronto.
Driving through all those potholes definitely took a toll on them. I think they usually last 70 to 100k if you take care of your ride.
I once had to replace ball joints on my Corolla after hitting a pothole in Toronto. That was fun.
I’ve heard regular checks every 50k miles help avoid surprises. Just listen for weird noises while driving.
I ve had my Corolla for over 5 years in Chicago and my ball joints started squeaking around 80k miles.
I replaced em at 90k and it made a big difference.
I ve got a 2017 Corolla and had to replace the ball joints around 80k miles. Here in Michigan those potholes do a number on everything.
So I’d say keep an eye on those tires too if you hear any weird noises. I have heard some folks do it every 50k but it really depends on your driving conditions.
Make sure you check them every year.
I ve got a 2015 Corolla and I just replaced my ball joints last summer after feeling some strange vibrations during drives in California.
It’s crazy how often they can go if you hit lots of potholes. Some say go every 70k miles but listen to your car too.
I ve had my Corolla for like 8 years now and never thought about the ball joints till a friend mentioned it last summer in Michigan.
Seems like the rule is every 70K miles or so but depends on how you drive. I ve mostly done city driving so might check them sooner.
I ve had my Corolla for about 8 years in Minnesota and finally replaced the ball joints last summer. Felt like a bumpy ride before that.
I reckon every 70k miles if you drive a lot around potholes.
I mean who wants to deal with a clunky drive right? Just keep an eye on those noises while cruising.