VEHICLES, CAMPERS, and BOATS > Powerplant, Driveline, and Braking
Ball Joint recommendations
cj7ox:
Found a link in one of Phil's posts that compares several brands of ball joint replacements. It was pretty eye opening. Thanks! Now, to do a little more deciding...
cj7ox:
So, I decided to go with ball joints from Carli's Suspension. They're a little more than I anticipated spending, but I'm impressed by the design and especially how they handle the life time warranty. My intention is to not have to do this again while I own the truck. Since I've got to take everything apart to get to ball joints, I'm also going to do the free spin hub replacements from El Tate's folks and get rid of the unit bearings. If I can remember, I'll attempt to do my fist ever "instal thread". LOL!
wilsonphil:
http://real-man-truckworks-and-survival.com/index.php?topic=3501.msg81163#msg81163
This was the thread I did on ball joint replace the and the free spin kit. Things you should be aware of the kit dose not come with the u-joints And the hub will stick out past the wheel so be aware of that if you are off road and in the rocks a lot, I doubt you will see any MPG but 100% the truck will be smoother going down the road, also you loose shift on the fly if the hubs are not locked.
wilsonphil:
I used these units but have not heard anything bad about Carli either
https://emfballjoints.com/
If your truck has been in the salt it will be very fun to get apart even if it wasn’t it might still be challenging let me know if you have questions.
cj7ox:
Yeah, I knew about the u-joints for the front axle. Passenger side needed to be replaced anyway, so I’ve got them on the way as well. I also new about the hubs sticking out a bit, and the shift on the fly for 4wd high. Thanks for the tips, though.
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