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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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A previous thread got me thinking about the stock ball joints. I'm going to 37's and know I have to gusset the C's. I also know that the stock ball joints aren't going to cut it for very long. Are there any other options out there that will stand up to 37's besides the Dynatracs? Or are they the only real game in town? $600 is alot to spend on ball joints, but if that's what is needed then it's a no brainer. Thanks!
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 09:31 PM
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Mopar sells offset balljoints. They were easy to install.
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by kb1
A previous thread got me thinking about the stock ball joints. I'm going to 37's and know I have to gusset the C's. I also know that the stock ball joints aren't going to cut it for very long. Are there any other options out there that will stand up to 37's besides the Dynatracs? Or are they the only real game in town? $600 is alot to spend on ball joints, but if that's what is needed then it's a no brainer. Thanks!
you get what you pay for with the dynatrac ball joints. quality built, super beefy, rebuildable and really, they're going to be the LAST set of ball joints that you'll ever need to get. and, if you can install them yourself, they cost about the same amount of money that it would cost for you to have your dealership install a set of factory replacements.
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by wayoflife
you get what you pay for with the dynatrac ball joints. quality built, super beefy, rebuildable and really, they're going to be the LAST set of ball joints that you'll ever need to get. and, if you can install them yourself, they cost about the same amount of money that it would cost for you to have your dealership install a set of factory replacements.
This is one thing I have yet to replace. Looks straight forward, but is it?
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 05:24 AM
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There are other good heavy duty ball joints out there,,, Quadratec sells some good ones, not quite as expensive either.
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by wayoflife
you get what you pay for with the dynatrac ball joints. quality built, super beefy, rebuildable and really, they're going to be the LAST set of ball joints that you'll ever need to get. and, if you can install them yourself, they cost about the same amount of money that it would cost for you to have your dealership install a set of factory replacements.
I don't think the dynatrac ball joints have an offset option for camber adjustment. At least one of their reps. stated the same.
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Owl
I don't think the dynatrac ball joints have an offset option for camber adjustment. At least one of their reps. stated the same.
i don't recall the OP asking for an offset option

if you make sure to gusset up your c's ahead of time, you will not need offset ball joints and, if it's too late, i believe that jeg's make a set.
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 07:39 AM
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No, the 37's aren't going on until the c's are gusseted. I just figured while I have everything apart to just replace the ball joints.
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