Time ago I start feeling a "tlunk" noise coming from the frontend of my Rubicon, the noise only happen on a curvy road, no DW or shaking experienced until now.
Yesterday I investigated where the noise come from and I found that my ball joints (passenger side) are weared because they were moving slightly (about 4mm axial up-down) when I put pressure on the bottom of the tire (using a pry bar) when its jacked up. The driver side axial up-down are around 1.5mm so within specs.

This is my first vehicle with Ball Joints, I'm looking for your opinion about how to handle this problem. Do I need to fix it as soon as possible or I can drive until the end of summer holiday season ? (planned 2000km mostly on road, only mild off road)

Any chance to break, damage or wear something other on the front end while driving with damaged Ball Joints ?

About replacement, I read that the Dynatrac ProSteer are the best but they are expensive, I wonder if there are something other cheaper than Dynatrac but slightly better than stock unit.

Since my axle has ORE C2 gussets welded, will them cause any problem to Ball Joints remove/install procedure ? (this in case I will ask the stealer to do the job).

Thanking in advance for any advice!

 

Crown makes some but they are just as crappy as the stock ones. I would spring for the Dynas if you can.