# How Long Do Ball Joints Last And How Can You Tell When They're Going Bad? - SlashGear

> How Long Do Ball Joints Last And How Can You Tell When They're Going Bad? This may seem obvious, but when you steer the car, the wheels turn left and right — those wheels are connected to larger hub assemblies, which…

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- **Published:** 2026-08-08
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ball #joints #last #long #tell #left #right #slashgear
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