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I'd replace the shocks first before hitting the ball joints. Ball joints are frequently replaced on these vehicles. I replaced ball joints on one side as they failed inspection. It was about a $400-500 job, lots of labor. I have a 95 Sport and replaced all my shocks a while back with $19.99 Monroe shocks from Autozone. Pretty easy to do yourself, you'll probably have to break the front shock upper bolts off (actual shock stud and all) to get the off. These shocks were ok for the money but need replacing again. Truck has 175K on it now and I'll probably go the same route..unless I can find some Rancho's on ebay cheap.