So Im at 85k on my truck and going on my 3rd set of ball joints... I have a few questions for those that have installed the XRF's. I have heard they are a SOB to install due to them being fairly oversized is this true? Or do they press in much like the stockers do? I know Carli is the cream of the crop for balljoints but I dont/cant spend 1,100 on ball joints. Or wait 3 weeks for them to get more due to them being on back order. So before I order these XRF's I'd like to know if they are overly tight to install and if I should just skip them and go for the dynatracs.

 

I have Dynatrac and put them in when I added the hubs. If you call them ask for Dan

http://www.dynatrac.com/products_pro...alljoints.html

 

I also would recommend the Dynatrac ball joints. I know I also read about issues installing the XRF BJ's due to size. I waited almost 2 years for the Carli lowers to be blown off by carli and told "don't worry they will be here in the next couple of days" I have multiple e-mails from Carli telling me just wait they will be here. BS!!

I went with Dynatrac and couldnt be happier!!! Wish i'd done it 2 years ago would have made life alot simpler and saved alot of money.

 

I am another vote for Dynatrac BJs. So far so good.

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Carli uppers XRF lowers so far so good. About 20,000 mi on them.

 

I vote for Dynatrac also 30,000 mi all good

 

Dynatrac it is. Thanks fellas.

 

Carli's are $800 upper and lowers. He's still filling backorders do to production problems. Reportedly has it down now. I've held them in my hand and they are stout units.

 

I had my mechanic install the XFRs. He said they were a tight fit but they are a good joint. His words... To be honest, my truck steers and handles bumps better than when it was new. I actually enjoy driving it now. You'll probably get that from the Carlis though. Question is, do you want to spend the cash.

cheers

 

another vote for dynatracs

 

Buy American get the dynatrac's work great and if you need ever did need to rebuild em they stay on the truck, so your saving money in the long run.

 

Another vote for Dynatrac joints.

I've got a full set after I was a guinea pig for the first run of Carli ball joints.

 

i just finished installing xrfs today, i had no problem installing them, i couldnt use the impact but the first 3 were done with just a craftsman 1/2" breaker bar and the passenger lower i needed a cheater pipe. getting the hub off was my nightmare

 

XRF's here! Truck is better than it was new. Tight fit makes me feel good. Throw them in the freezer for and hour or so like the little piece of paper says that came with the ball joints. Easy going in then. Truck feels great.

 

XRF's a couple of weeks ago and the truck handles great