Ball joints

[Dorkasauras]

So i recently found out my ball joint on my passenger side is squeaking. I am pretty broke at the moment and was wondering how long they would possibly last till i can get the parts to fix it. the tire has some play in it but not that much. the squeaking is pretty consistent from what am i noticing. the rubber boot that covers it is pretty torn up.

just looking for ideas on how long i can push off fixing it. My commute is an hour drive each way to work.

Thanks in advance

 

[LS5DodgeRam]

Mine were squeaking for a year and a half before I changed them. But I'd recommend doing them as soon as possible and do both sides

 

[Gale Hawkins]

We have the same truck and they are worn but do not make any sound but we did grease them. After 14 years and 111K miles I do not know if they are OEM or not but the dead shocks were OEM.