I finally found the problem and yes it is the upper ball joint, in combination with a leaking shock. Everything on the front end failed in the following sequence, 1.) steering rack, 2.) front tires(2003)3.)tie rod ends 4.)wheel bearing driver side. 5.)leaking shock. 6.) upper ball joint. The last couple of months have been really interesting, I left out a defective rear tire.
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