ball joints & trunions

[Jim Jones <jimjcmo@yahoo.com>]

While I was extracting my tie rod ends, I noticed that the rubber boots on the 
ball joints are torn. They've probably been that way before I bought the car 
last July. The car was driven less than 1000 since I've had it. 
 
Since I have to remove ball joints to replace the boots, what should I look for 
to determine if the joint needs replacement?
 
Same about the trunions - what are the signs of a marginal or bad part?
 
 


Jim Jones
'72 Emerald