<![CDATA[My ****** Day]]>Today started with my figuring the 2 tests I had would be the worst part...

I was wrong...

My car had been making some really bad noises in the drivers side front wheel area. I had an appointment to have it looked at and suddenly the noise stopped so I figured I could chalk it up to a rock or something being wedged and then falling out.

Fast forward a week later to today, driving along and notice it's pulling kinda funky when I hit bumps...never done this before...I was going to call and have it looked at tomorrow to deal with this once and for all, was going to call when I got to my destination which I was about a mile away from...

Keep driving, hit a "road closed" area I normally drive over with bad washboarding and whatnot...yada yada get to the end of that where the dirt turns into tar so I start speeding up and am going about 30-35 and hit the tar and hear a loud BAM followed by the sound of a squealing tire, ABS/VCS/TRACTION all lights up and the squealing is just unbelievable.

I get out to find this. Ok not exactly like this...I backed up just a bit to un-wedge the wheel from under the frame then took these pictures.

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$170 later
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Currently
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What a crappy day. Mustang's coming out of storage tomorrow.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/topic/16940/my-dayRSS for NodeThu, 28 May 2026 03:31:21 GMTTue, 28 Apr 2009 03:06:20 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to My ****** Day on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:52:32 GMT]]>That kind of stuff doesn't happen to domestic cars. Silly imports.

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PSiedTSi;272796 wrote:
Aww, sad. Can you relate to the ball joint?

take it back.....

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zbrown;272793 wrote:
Um, sure does when it gives you plenty of warning and the problem is still neglected

Aww, sad. Can you relate to the ball joint?

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StangerBanger96;272783 wrote:
Yes but..."stuff breaks" usually doesn't include ball joint detaching and wheel falling off.

Um, sure does when it gives you plenty of warning and the problem is still neglected

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/261213https://fargostreet.com/post/261213Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:17:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to My ****** Day on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:39:14 GMT]]>Oh great now I'm mimicking tony...My life is worthless now! 😄

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StangerBanger96;272783 wrote:
Bah I've driven over it many times with no problems! I was only accelerating towards the very end when it turns back into tar (northbound obvioulsy) but there was still enough of a bump to allow the suspension to drop out from under the wheel hub.

I actually only had it towed about 4 miles south of there too so that saved me a ton of money doing that but yes...170...If i'd known who you were I would have much preferred that option.

Yes but..."stuff breaks" usually doesn't include ball joint detaching and wheel falling off.

Happened to me at 3am. Pretty much what you're describing too. It was noisy for like a day, quit making noise, and like 2 days later there I was. Even had the appt to get it looked at as well lol.

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JOHNDEERE;272747 wrote:
Field in the back ground looks kinda familiar... shouldn't be driving over closed bridges lol i drive like 5 mph on the gravel part. Holy 170 to tow it for 50 bucks I would of towed it 40ft to my driveway and u could of fixed it there.

Bah I've driven over it many times with no problems! I was only accelerating towards the very end when it turns back into tar (northbound obvioulsy) but there was still enough of a bump to allow the suspension to drop out from under the wheel hub.

I actually only had it towed about 4 miles south of there too so that saved me a ton of money doing that but yes...170...If i'd known who you were I would have much preferred that option.

24valvenotak;272750 wrote:
yea not to mention that shit just happens

its a car, stuff breaks.

Yes but..."stuff breaks" usually doesn't include ball joint detaching and wheel falling off.

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weshole;272555 wrote:
90% if not more companies use sealed steering and suspension components in their vehicles. Cost is the big reason. Yes, even the imports do this. Just in one model lineup, the savings is in the millions. Oh, and I've seen this in EVERY brand of car out there. Most of the time, it is caught far before it gets to this. Sorry to see your problem. It is a tits ride fo sho.

yea not to mention that shit just happens

its a car, stuff breaks.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/261170https://fargostreet.com/post/261170Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:24:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to My ****** Day on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:10:26 GMT]]>Field in the back ground looks kinda familiar... shouldn't be driving over closed bridges lol i drive like 5 mph on the gravel part. Holy 170 to tow it for 50 bucks I would of towed it 40ft to my driveway and u could of fixed it there.

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darkelvis;272636 wrote:
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First time there was no weight on the tire.

2nd time it was "up in the air" on big ramps that allowed me to turn the wheels still but have room to be underneath it as well.

Either way we obviously didn't know what we were looking for otherwise we (might have) caught it.

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StangerBanger96;272601 wrote:
Actually when it was making the noise <u>we had it up in the air</u> twice and <u>checked ball joints</u>/tie rod but obviously didn't catch the problem.

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fanaticrockford;272628 wrote:
Same tow guy towed a car for me last night around 10:00-11:00.
He was one of the coolest tow guys I have dealt with.

He was probably talking about you with me because he got some calls for his next few tows while he was helping me I think and that was around 9...

I agree he was very nice.

I'd be nice too if I was making commission on a $170 job though.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/261051https://fargostreet.com/post/261051Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:08:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to My ****** Day on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:44:47 GMT]]>Same tow guy towed a car for me last night around 10:00-11:00.
He was one of the coolest tow guys I have dealt with.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/261049https://fargostreet.com/post/261049Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:44:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to My ****** Day on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:45:45 GMT]]>Hmm, hopefully it isn't too soaked.

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MisterCMK;272596 wrote:
So you never looked at the front end even though it was making noise? FAIL

I thought your crapstang flooded? FAIL

HAHA

Actually when it was making the noise we had it up in the air twice and checked ball joints/tie rod but obviously didn't catch the problem.

As for the mustang it sounds like it was only in about 4-5 inches of water so it's still driveable (I believe). Will find out what condition that is in tonight probably.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/261022https://fargostreet.com/post/261022Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:21:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to My ****** Day on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:00:44 GMT]]>So you never looked at the front end even though it was making noise? FAIL

I thought your crapstang flooded? FAIL

HAHA

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weshole;272555 wrote:
Cost is the big reason. Yes, even the imports do this. Just in one model lineup, the savings is in the millions. Oh, and I've seen this in EVERY brand of car out there.

Thank you.....

There is a reason the good aftermarket stuff is serviceable

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/260979https://fargostreet.com/post/260979Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:56:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to My ****** Day on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:34:51 GMT]]>90% if not more companies use sealed steering and suspension components in their vehicles. Cost is the big reason. Yes, even the imports do this. Just in one model lineup, the savings is in the millions. Oh, and I've seen this in EVERY brand of car out there. Most of the time, it is caught far before it gets to this. Sorry to see your problem. It is a tits ride fo sho.

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thrash;272541 wrote:
BMWs and Audi's have had sealed ball joints for at least 20 years. I've not heard of this happening to them, .

lol.... mmmk

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/260972https://fargostreet.com/post/260972Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:26:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to My ****** Day on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:24:24 GMT]]>oh yeah..... then i saw the wheel

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/260970https://fargostreet.com/post/260970Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:24:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to My ****** Day on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:01:35 GMT]]>Looks sexy don't it!

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/260968https://fargostreet.com/post/260968Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:01:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to My ****** Day on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:48:15 GMT]]>lol, i saw your car when i drove by Groves....

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thrash;272541 wrote:
BMWs and Audi's have had sealed ball joints for at least 20 years. I've not heard of this happening to them, and all of them get more track time than a lexus, and some are even heavier than a GS.

What happened here? The shaft out of the joint just failed?

Good news is that this shouldn't be a big deal to fix unless the fender and other shit need to be replaced as well. Can't tell from the pics.

No idea what exactly happened...I can try get a better picture of the carnage before I leave tonight. Looks like the joint just sheared off though!

The fender is sort of bunged up but not TOO bad, hell right now I'm at the point that I can leave this car sit for the next few months and drive the mustang. I'll more than likely get it all fixed up though within the week (pending no surprises) and be back to normal.

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