Tie Rod Ends/ball joints
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JK Newbie
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From: Brisbane, Australia
Tie Rod Ends/ball joints
Hi all,
I am looking for the supplier of aftermarket HD ball joints which various suspension-bit manufacturers in the USA are using for their drag links and tie rods. Whether they come from the states or china doesn't matter, just need something better quality than the junk chrysler put on these vehicles.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance
I am looking for the supplier of aftermarket HD ball joints which various suspension-bit manufacturers in the USA are using for their drag links and tie rods. Whether they come from the states or china doesn't matter, just need something better quality than the junk chrysler put on these vehicles.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance
Last edited by Yom; May 17, 2010 at 10:05 PM.
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JK Newbie
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Brisbane, Australia
Original joints on mine lasted 6000 miles before they failed. That is, tie rod ends and axle C ball joints. Drag link boot had exploded with grease at the pitman arm end (and my vehicle has stock suspension) and the RHS tie rod end had the same fate (stock tyres!)
Even the brand new tie rod ends (apparently "revised" parts, they are visibly larger and different shape to the originals) have 1 to 2mm play in them when loaded up.
I reckon they're crap as my last vehicle's (also a Solid axled 4wd) had the same amount of play after 250,000 miles.
Even the brand new tie rod ends (apparently "revised" parts, they are visibly larger and different shape to the originals) have 1 to 2mm play in them when loaded up.
I reckon they're crap as my last vehicle's (also a Solid axled 4wd) had the same amount of play after 250,000 miles.
Last edited by Yom; May 17, 2010 at 10:33 PM.