My 2004 F150 FX4 has about 85k on it and the top ball joint seals are destroyed and look pretty dry (may have been the leveling kit?). I noticed the mud tires are cupping every other lug on the inside, so I figure it needs the upper ball joint. I had my mechanic look it over and advised lowers felt fine. While it was on the lift I noticed the rear shocks were leaking and it need rear brakes (noticed with the assistance of my mechanic). The mechanic quoted me about $850 for everything (upper ball joints, align, balance, new rear shock and brakes).

Question is should I go ahead and replace the struts and lower ball joints in the front since everything will be apart. How much is a fair price for everything.

 

Price is'nt bad I did the rear shocks,/ front struts and lower ball joints in my truck and it cost me $700, if you can spare the extra coin , I'd say do it , its just piece of mind in knowing everything is new, and every mile you put on it is well spent money

 

Cupping in a tire normally indicates a bad shock or strut... I would do all 4 shocks and struts and both upper and lower ball joints.