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Best Ball Joints............need your input

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Old May 14, 2009 | 02:13 AM
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Best Ball Joints............need your input

Time for all 4 ball joints replaced and grease able U joints @ only 50k
I run 37in tires and a 4in lift will adjustable upper BJ's be beneficial in alignment

So many products out on the market I just need some input for the best bang for the buck

The parts are a fraction of the cost in comparison to the labor so longevity in the product is the key

The ball joints I've been looking at are Moog, Spicer, Napa, Oem, Acdelco I know there are there are more out there but these seems to be the most commonly used

I think Carlis are too steep for me, I cant justify $500 for BJs .............unless shes really HOT
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Old May 14, 2009 | 02:29 AM
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You couldn't of picked a better THREAD TITLE could you
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Old May 14, 2009 | 03:06 AM
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Hahahaha... I agree... I had to change it. Pretty funny, tho... Sure would have got a lot of hits had I not changed it.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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I went with Moog. Happy as hell. If you have the cash go Carli. $500 for the set.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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Went with Moog adjustables as well....on principle i'm not paying $500 for ball joints....just too much for me.
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Old May 14, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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we went through a set in are work truck at about 30K and just bought some HD joints from napa and we have 50K on them now with no issues
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Old May 14, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by kanuckle head
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The parts are a fraction of the cost in comparison to the labor so longevity in the product is the key

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I think Carlis are too steep for me, I cant justify $500 for BJs

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These two statements are opposite sides of the coin. Choose one. OEM / regular replacement aftermarket BJs are quality levels 2 or 3 take your pick, Carlis BJs are 9s. That's how I see it.

How many times will you pay to replace the regular stuff before it would have paid for the Carlis? I think twice is all it takes with labor. I paid once and went with Carlis only 30K miles later. How long do you plan on keeping the truck?
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Old May 16, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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I'm trying to hold out until dynatrac come out with theirs. Supposed to be rebuildable. I called them a couple of months ago and they should be out anytime.
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Old May 17, 2009 | 12:39 AM
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carli uppers & moog lowers... love it. steering and front end feel are rock solid.

should also mention I have the Thuren steering & steering stabilizer & tracbar... oh and also a steering brace.
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Old May 22, 2009 | 01:22 AM
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Went with Napa geaseables upper & lower BJ's
had problems looking for greaseable U joint, since I had a line with Napa BJs also went with there U joins hopefully they will last longer than 50K

With only 2Hrs of slalom type of driving & curb hopping she feels TIGHT ..............just what the doctor ordered
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