Replacement ball joints....

SuperDave4x4

SuperDave4x4

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What brand ball joints do yall prefer or have had the best luck with? I need to replace the driver's side upper, but I'm going to do both the upper and lower since I'm going through all this trouble. :bang

Thanks..
 
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I'm really happy with my XRFs. I haven't tried any of the higher end ball joints though.

The XRFs have been holding for over a year and I have 37 MTs on 20's.
 
Urbs1391 said:
I'm really happy with my XRFs. I haven't tried any of the higher end ball joints though.

The XRFs have been holding for over a year and I have 37 MTs on 20's.
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I was just looking at those!

How do I know which axle I have? The 3500lb or the 4500lb??
 
I've been using Moog joints. They've got the grease zerk located properly on the bottom joint...it can be greased with a standard grease gun. Lube is the key to long life.
 
I got the napa ones in mine. I put them in about 6 years ago and were a little more then the moog joints but are guaranteed and are greaseable.
 
id like to think that if they came from the factory with zerks, they would have lasted a lot longer. the ones on my 07 are toast. then again... these factory parts weren't built to last now were they?
 
I have to replace all four ball joints on mine, good thing they are under warranty :)
 
SixOhh said:
id like to think that if they came from the factory with zerks, they would have lasted a lot longer. the ones on my 07 are toast. then again... these factory parts weren't built to last now were they?
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Those 3rd Gens have a hard time will ball joints..or atleast from what I've read.


The XRFs are in! They were stiff in the beginning but have loosend up. They are "Zero-Lash" ball joints and thats why they were so tight. The truck has 215,880 miles on it, so time will tell!
 
SuperDave4x4 said:
I was just looking at those!

How do I know which axle I have? The 3500lb or the 4500lb??
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Just for future reference, wether 2wd or 4wd, a Cummins powered truck will always have the heavier front end...

dieseltracks said:
Diggin this one up.....

Where can you get the XRF joints from??
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XRF Chassis | Automotive and Heavy Duty Chassis Parts | Ball Joints



I use MOOG balljoints because I live right next the Advance Auto Parts I bought them from and they are lifetime warrantied...
 
I saw the website...is that the only place to buy them from??
Was looking for a retail location....

I've got brand new Moog joints but haven't installed them yet...thought I might check into $$ price on the XRF's before I installed the Moogs.
 
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Just put moog's on my truck. Only thing I can see going wrong with them is lack of grease or to much grease. Lifetime warranty is hard to beat.


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Grease is key. If you ever greased joints and seen moisture being pushed out you'll know its critical. I found some waterproof synthetic grease that I put in every new set I install. It's some tacky stiff chit that's hard to pump and stays put.
 
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