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Adjustable vs Non-Adjustable Ball Joints

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Old 02-09-2014, 05:19 AM
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Default Adjustable vs Non-Adjustable Ball Joints

I have 2007 Sahara JKU, almost 150,000.

What is the difference in the two and does it really matter? I can get Moog adjustable one but cannot get them in Synergy. Adjustable one are about twice the price. Where can I find a right up on replacement? I was planning on replacing them at the auto craft shop on post, good idea? Thought about replacing the hub assembly while I was there, too
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Adjustable ball joints are used for correcting excessive camber issues. Are you way out of spec? Are your C's or axle bent?

IMO adjustable BJ have no place on a Jeep that will see any off-road time as they wont last.

Good videos on replacement...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frP1-do4K08 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwpkv6kigQE

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Originally Posted by OH9JK
Are you way out of spec? Are your C's or axle bent?
I don't think so, I just get a wobble in the steering when I drive at a slow speed, it tends to go away at highway speed. How can you tell?

I think the wobble has to do with the steering shaft and the steering unit.

From watching the video, it looks like there is a u-joint in the axle. Would the ball joint press take out that u-joint?

Very good videos by the way, thank you very much.

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I would recommend you familiarize yourself with Planman's death wobble write up and videos. It will answer a lot of questions and help you to diagnose which parts could be worn out.

As far as the u-joint you are seeing...that is part of the axle shaft. During the dis-assembly process you will pull the axle shafts out of the axle tube.

Great info here.....

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-w...obbles-260145/

And these videos....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uQwlmlhiF4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii81V7XYr-k



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