i am removing my spindles for some baer brakes. my control arm balljoint boot came off. it is a weird design. it has 3 beaded spots around the base, i guess the spindle presses the boot against these to seal? there is no lip that it rode on, nor a retaining ring.
anyways, the front of my balljoint has a scar across it. it resembles a rainbow shape. it is smooth as if someone drew it on. the back has more of a straight scar going across it. nothing on the sides (sides being to the front and rear of car, scars are on the passenger/driver side of the balljoint).
are markings like this normal? the balljoint is tight, no slop, no play. i know the control arms are pretty old i think. there is grease on them still. i have been having some unexplained noises while driving from the front/rear. perhaps this is linked, but i kinda doubt it. the noise i hear is a faint squeaking almost like something is rubbing. it is typically inconsistant.
anyways, what do ya think? i can take pics if necessary.
anyways, the front of my balljoint has a scar across it. it resembles a rainbow shape. it is smooth as if someone drew it on. the back has more of a straight scar going across it. nothing on the sides (sides being to the front and rear of car, scars are on the passenger/driver side of the balljoint).
are markings like this normal? the balljoint is tight, no slop, no play. i know the control arms are pretty old i think. there is grease on them still. i have been having some unexplained noises while driving from the front/rear. perhaps this is linked, but i kinda doubt it. the noise i hear is a faint squeaking almost like something is rubbing. it is typically inconsistant.
anyways, what do ya think? i can take pics if necessary.