Anyone running Alloy USA ball joints?
10-09-2012, 03:20 AM
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JK Junkie
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Anyone running Alloy USA ball joints?
I saw an ALLOY USA kit for sale on fleabay last night and was wondering if anyone has them mounted up? Looked like a great quality kit for a good deal. 150 bucks for all four joints. they look similar to the brand who shaw not be named in build quality and design. I think mine are starting to go south, so a affordable upgrade like this would be great!
10-09-2012, 03:37 PM
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They're greasable and all steel so they should be much better than OEM. They're also sold by a vendor here, link:
EAD Offroad **New** Alloy USA Dana 30/44 Heavy Duty Ball Joint Kit
EAD Offroad **New** Alloy USA Dana 30/44 Heavy Duty Ball Joint Kit
10-11-2012, 02:17 AM
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JK Junkie
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Originally Posted by Incognito
They're greasable and all steel so they should be much better than OEM. They're also sold by a vendor here, link:
EAD Offroad **New** Alloy USA Dana 30/44 Heavy Duty Ball Joint Kit
EAD Offroad **New** Alloy USA Dana 30/44 Heavy Duty Ball Joint Kit
10-15-2012, 10:51 PM
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Bump? Can anyone report how these compare to the Synergy Ball Joints or the Dynatrac Ball Joints (like side by side comparison or cutaway)? They are $100 cheaper than the synergy BJs and $300 cheaper than the Dynatrac BJs.
10-16-2012, 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by tiltz
Bump? Can anyone report how these compare to the Synergy Ball Joints or the Dynatrac Ball Joints (like side by side comparison or cutaway)? They are $100 cheaper than the synergy BJs and $300 cheaper than the Dynatrac BJs.
10-16-2012, 01:41 AM
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Pretty sure David at NR is getting a set to try. While I'm sure they are better than stgock, I'd like to see his thoughts on them after he gets them. The price is great compared to the other options out there though.
10-17-2012, 07:28 PM
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I just installed my set a week ago. Cant comment on a comparison, but these do feel solid! No off-roading yet... and they went in pretty easy! Although the lowers came with a snap ring, which i could not install and am wondering. Since the kit appears to be for multiple vehicles, are the rings meant for the other installs?? LoL
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10-18-2012, 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Endocrash
I just installed my set a week ago. Cant comment on a comparison, but these do feel solid! No off-roading yet... and they went in pretty easy! Although the lowers came with a snap ring, which i could not install and am wondering. Since the kit appears to be for multiple vehicles, are the rings meant for the other installs?? LoL
01-30-2013, 07:31 PM
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I just installed my driver side upper and lower, there's no way that circlip can go on the alloy usa ball joint, it's fully seated and I can't even see any portion of the circlip notch. Also, whoever designed the tolerance on the upper flange of the c on the axle should be flogged. I had to rig up a contraption to get the upper ball joint in because none of the standard press fittings would seat right.
01-30-2013, 07:44 PM
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I've had my Alloy Usa Ball Joints in for about 3 months now. They are a quality joint for the price. As far as the C Clip goes, there is no way to install them and they are probably for another application that this ball joint fits. After i was done pressing in the new joints, i'm not concerned about a c clip even if it was for the JK, it's not going anywhere.