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Old 07-12-2016, 04:53 AM
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Looking for a cumulative list of which Dana 30/44 ball joints work with RCVs. I've found scattered information but figured it might help to locate this information all in one place. If this already exists, please let me know.

So far, I know Alloy USA do NOT work with RCVs.

Please chime in with what you know. Thanks!!
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Originally Posted by PsychoCupcake
Looking for a cumulative list of which Dana 30/44 ball joints work with RCVs. I've found scattered information but figured it might help to locate this information all in one place. If this already exists, please let me know. So far, I think Teraflex and Alloy USA do NOT work with RCVs. Please chime in with what you know. Thanks!!
Would think the two that are most common in either a pro rock or like axle and rcv's are the synergy and prosteer (dynatrac).

Same specs as stock 30/44. Dynatrac for sure, almost every setup I've seen with rcv's is one of these two brands. Will say the fit is TIGHT. Scary close together.
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Old 07-12-2016, 05:42 AM
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Yep, agreed. And Rare Parts work as well.

I was actually shocked when I heard about the two I mentioned above not working.
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Originally Posted by PsychoCupcake
Looking for a cumulative list of which Dana 30/44 ball joints work with RCVs. I've found scattered information but figured it might help to locate this information all in one place. If this already exists, please let me know.

So far, I think Teraflex and Alloy USA do NOT work with RCVs.

Please chime in with what you know.

Thanks!!
I have Dynatrac ball joints in mine. They fit and are easy to grease.
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I have synergy with my rcv!
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Old 07-12-2016, 10:31 AM
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I thought for the Teraflex ball joints that it was only the larger ear axle shafts that started to get phased in 2012 starting with the Rubicon models where you had to do some shaving to get them to work. In my 2012 Sahara I still had the smaller axle shaft u-joints so was able to get the Teraflex HD ball joints for my D30.

From what I understand the RCV's would still work.

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The lower ball joint has been designed with a threaded top cap for adjustable pre-load, and it allows grease servicing without removing the axle shaft, even with larger RCV shafts.
Does not fit Dynatrac ProRock Housing

*SOME 2012 and ALL newer Jeep Wranglers come factory with larger front axle shafts (Dana 30 & 44) than previous years, and will require grinding on the stub shaft forging parting line for clearance.
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Ah thanks DJ1, I stand corrected if that's the case. Swear I read it somewhere though...
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Originally Posted by PsychoCupcake
Ah thanks DJ1, I stand corrected if that's the case. Swear I read it somewhere though...
If you find the info saying otherwise let me know because I was this close || to pulling the trigger and buying RCV's for my whack D30.....yes I know...blasphemy.
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Originally Posted by PsychoCupcake
I think Teraflex ... do NOT work with RCVs.

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This is incorrect. I run TF HD ball joints on my front 44 with RCVs.
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Originally Posted by ShutterBug
This is incorrect. I run TF HD ball joints on my front 44 with RCVs.
Corrected. My mistake.
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