Apr 29, 2021 · More reasonably priced but still good ball joints include TeraFlex and Synergy. Both brands re-designed their ball joints a couple years back, and they are both improved from what I hear. I only have personal experience with the TeraFlex ball joints. We run them with 37's. They seem to be holding up well. Some people like the OEM Spicer ball ...

Aug 19, 2023 · My JK is getting ball joints in a couple of weeks and Andrew at LetzRoll offroad talked me in to trying the Apex joints for a mid level joint. On the top end he uses Dynatrac and MetalCloak. KIT102 - Jeep Wrangler JK & Grand Cherokee HD Ball Joint Kit - (2)BJ107,(2)BJ109

Apr 9, 2017 · Done ! Took me about a full day to get it done. The ball joint press was a help and a hindrance. Had to make a couple trips to the hardware store to get some thick washers to create shims to help the bottom joints out. The set I rented didn't have the correct part. The angles also caused some issues when trying to press in the upper joints.

Oct 14, 2015 · On your Jeep, the ball joints are responsible for connecting the steering knuckle to your axle. A worn ball joint will often cause sloppy steering and a popping sound as you go over pot holes and bumps. A simple check to see if your ball joints are bad is to jack up your Jeep, with a few inches of air under your front wheels.

Feb 12, 2023 · 2008 JKUR, 86k miles roughly, on 35's since bf 10k on it. // I been considering the Dynatrac rebuildable ball joints. If I can swing the cost.. $700 at Morris 4x4, or for way less, Rough Country Heavy replacements at $130 for full set. Then, there is the Ball Joint deletes - …

Oct 24, 2018 · That would have to be up to you. The OEM ball joints seem very inconsistent. Some last for a long time, other (like my sister in-laws) go bad in under 30,000 miles. I went with aftermarket ball joints, but everyone has to make their own choice on that. I would rather pay out of pocket and have peace of mind. I went with TF ball joints.

May 20, 2020 · You can always dimple the ball joint if you need knurled. Use a nail set and a hammer, dimple the shaft in a 6-8 lines of dimples. Works great. Usually, what I have seen is one side is fine with non knurled and the other side is a bit loose. On my JK, the passengers upper needed to be dimpled, the rest of them were fine smooth.

Apr 5, 2016 · Dynatrac ProSteer JK 2007-16, Ball Joints - JP44-2X3050-C Synergy MFG Jeep JK Heavy Duty Front Ball Joint Complete Set Teraflex JK HD Ball Joints Upper & Lower Kit w/out knurl, Set of 4 - 3442002

Feb 7, 2023 · Ball Joint Delete™ systems by American Iron Offroad™ for all solid axle Jeep models from 1990 to current. We focus on enhancing durability, performance, and reliability for off-road and performance applications. These systems delete both upper and lower ball joints and get rid of a telescoping...

May 1, 2024 · The old ball joints will be TIGHT and difficult to remove so have a good long breaker-bar/extension for the wrench connected to the ball joint press. TJ ball joints are at a bit of an angle so try to get the Dana 44 adapter kit along with the ball joint removal tool to make it a lot easier. I'd install nothing but the OE Spicer 706944X which is ...