front end feels loose

[tikitom]

when i am driving and hit bumos in road, truck feels like something is loose at the front end, I was told it could be control arm bushings, any clues?

[1994RangerMan]

check your ball joints

[tikitom]

are they expensive to replace?

[cougarman]

Safety 1st .Yeah the ball joints can be expensive , but frt end parts are as important as your brakes. You should go and get a frt end inspection ,
Inspection with an estimate shouldn't cost very much. They will inspect and give an estimate for the repairs. Better to repair now, or have a sudden steering loss/ accident.
With your truck getting older , it's a good idea to check it at least twice a year,or more if abnormal noises pop up-- a part that is good today could have play in it a month later.

Good luck.

[tikitom]

thank you, appreciate your honesty and advice...
Tom

[1994RangerMan]

Jack the front end of your truck up and grab the top and bottom of our tire and see if you can shake/wiggle it. if the tire moves most likely your ball joints are bad