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Originally Posted by Henn28
Well, in some ways I'll be happy if it is, since that part is probably the easiest to replace. Unfortunately its not cheap.
Does the "lower joint assembly" part number 32306756962 ever go bad? I'm assuming this is the piece that attaches to the top of the double joint and goes thorough the firewall. The two bushings look like they help the thing turn smoothly at the fire wall perhaps. It doesn't look like it has moving parts, like the double joint, but there does appear to be a guibo type peice, and some bolts holding it in that could perhaps wear out. Its not cheap either.
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If it's clunking, this won't help, but if it's making the steering feel stiff / binding, you can anti-seize the u-joints. I've done that in the past to buy a little time and pinpoint the issue.
As for the lower joint, the giubos do wear, but they don't wear that much. I wouldn't be inclined to worry about it until and unless there are actual signs of rubber failure.