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Stock Ball joints = Garbage

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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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Default Stock Ball joints = Garbage

So nothing new to some of you , but the stock Jk ball joints are un-serviceable junk ( F-U Chrysler ) . And expensive to replace .
Question is , any of you running after market Ball Joints ? How are they , what brand and how much did ya pay for them ?

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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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I have and would highly recommend getting a set of Dynatrac ProSteers. They are pricey but they are extremely beefy and will most likely be the last set of ball joints you will ever need to get.



http://www.northridge4x4.com/proddet...d=DYN-PROSTEER
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 11:44 AM
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Crown and they suck but have only been running them for about 2,500 miles so I can't speak to how long down the road they will take me. The Dynatrac's are one of those things that are expensive but if they are your last set then you get your money's worth. For me I need to save a while longer and hopefully by the time this set fails I'll be in a better position to get them!
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 11:58 AM
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I run the dynatracs. Purchase them and forget about it. These things will be on your JK when its in the salvage yard.
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryanc
I run the dynatracs. Purchase them and forget about it. These things will be on your JK when its in the salvage yard.
do I dare ask how much these are worth???
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 12:12 PM
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I have the dynatrac's also and there super beefy!! Well worth the coin. They fixed my problems! I would recommend them to anyone needing ball joints based on my exp with them. My friend installed a diff brand and there almost the same as stock. there pretty much the only option vs stockers.
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 01:01 PM
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Anyone know what the factory warranty period is on the original ball joints? I've got the lifetime powertrain warranty, but I wouldn't expect that to cover ball joints.
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by mainejeeper
Anyone know what the factory warranty period is on the original ball joints? I've got the lifetime powertrain warranty, but I wouldn't expect that to cover ball joints.
36 months/36,000 miles.
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by wayoflife
I have and would highly recommend getting a set of Dynatrac ProSteers. They are pricey but they are extremely beefy and will most likely be the last set of ball joints you will ever need to get.



http://www.northridge4x4.com/proddet...d=DYN-PROSTEER

i installed my prosteers 2 weeks ago and love them, mine are a little different than in the pic though and didnt come with those lock rings. did they change the design or somthing?
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ronjenx
36 months/36,000 miles.
Is that realistic for a modded jeep with 35's?? I doubt it, but it would be nice.
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