Front Ball Joints. Let discuss what is the best replacement for the stock ball joints.

[wibornz]

I am at the 40,000+ mile mark and thinking about putting in better ball joints. My goal is to bullet proof the Jeep as much as possible and eliminate potential week spots that are caused from running bigger tires. I use my JLUR as drive to trail, trail rig and travel all over the US. I am always looking for ways to increase dependability and reliability.

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[Roky]

I am at the 40,000+ mile mark and thinking about putting in better ball joints. My goal is to bullet proof the Jeep as much as possible and eliminate potential week spots that are caused from running bigger tires. I use my JLUR as drive to trail, trail rig and travel all over the US. I am always looking for ways to increase dependability and reliability.

I have installed these on others Jeeps, but mine are on the shelf like a few other things. I have a habit of buying shit that I’m gonna need and rat piling it until needed, lol. I guess it’s like a security blanket, lol. These days you never know how long it’ll take to get something shipped .......

I also recommend these if bomb proofing......

https://www.rockjock4x4.com/rj-301000-103

 

[MARSHMELLA]

I’m also interested in ball joint experience from others.
I know Dynatrac are good but the cost is a hard swallow. Anything else out there that’s just as good?

 

[Roky]

I’m also interested in ball joint experience from others.
I know Dynatrac are good but the cost is a hard swallow. Anything else out there that’s just as good?

Dynatracs are worth it to me for a few reasons. If you’re keeping your rig long term then you’ll never have to remove them, just rebuild them. The cost is 150.00 per side to rebuild, so cheaper than even oem replacement, and did I already mention you don’t have to press them out......

 

[OBJLU]

Dynatrac and be done, yeah pricey but it’s worth it in the long run

 

[MARSHMELLA]

Dynatracs are worth it to me for a few reasons. If you’re keeping your rig long term then you’ll never have to remove them, just rebuild them. The cost is 150.00 per side to rebuild, so cheaper than even oem replacement, and did I already mention you don’t have to press them out......

Actually it’s even better. I just looked at their website and the $150 rebuild kit is for a total of 4 ball joints.

From the description of their rebuild kit:
“Each HD Balljoint rebuild kit includes all the parts necessary to rebuild a set of 4 Dynatrac HD Balljoints (upper and lower on both right and left sides).

 

[Roky]

Actually it’s even better. I just looked at their website and the $150 rebuild kit is for a total of 4 ball joints.

From the description of their rebuild kit:
“Each HD Balljoint rebuild kit includes all the parts necessary to rebuild a set of 4 Dynatrac HD Balljoints (upper and lower on both right and left sides).

Sweet!!!

 

[Jeep&dogs]

You only have three real options, Dana HD, Factory Mopar, and Dynatrac. Dana are the least expensive and Dynatrac the most expensive. There is about a $200 difference between the two. Dynatrac are by far the best option for the extra $200

 

[MARSHMELLA]

You only have three real options, Dana HD, Factory Mopar, and Dynatrac. Dana are the least expensive and Dynatrac the most expensive. There is about a $200 difference between the two. Dynatrac are by far the best option for the extra $200

You’re right. I just noticed that Dynatrac sells them as a set of 4 and both others sell them as a set of 2.
Thanks! That’s actually not a hard swallow at all.

 

[wibornz]

I have put the Dynatrac ball joints in my Jeep and two of my buds Jeeps here recently. Wow, what an improvement. All three of out JLUR's ball joints were whipped. We all where all around 40,000 to 45,000 miles on our Jeeps. Pretty easy install. I did have to use a sawzaw and cut my ball joint shafts and then pound the stud out in the vice as I could not get them carrier to release from the ball joint stems.

 

[CarbonSteel]

@Roky - do you know if these are the bushings that Dynatrac state need to be re-used?

Bushing - Mopar (68391549AA)

 

[Jeep&dogs]

@Roky - do you know if these are the bushings that Dynatrac state need to be re-used?

Bushing - Mopar (68391549AA)

Yes those are the bushings you have to re use. If you have a camber issue at all you can get replacements with different offsets that will adjust for camber in .5 increments.

 

[Roky]

@Roky - do you know if these are the bushings that Dynatrac state need to be re-used?

Bushing - Mopar (68391549AA)

Yes, that’s the camber bushing.

 

[rayzjeep]

I have put the Dynatrac ball joints in my Jeep and two of my buds Jeeps here recently. Wow, what an improvement. All three of out JLUR's ball joints were whipped. We all where all around 40,000 to 45,000 miles on our Jeeps. Pretty easy install. I did have to use a sawzaw and cut my ball joint shafts and then pound the stud out in the vice as I could not get them carrier to release from the ball joint stems.

Out of curiosity...what "symptoms" if any did you notice with the bad ball joints? I'm thinking about swapping mine (chasing a steering shimmy) and I'm just not sure they're bad I guess.

 

[wibornz]

Out of curiosity...what "symptoms" if any did you notice with the bad ball joints? I'm thinking about swapping mine (chasing a steering shimmy) and I'm just not sure they're bad I guess.

I have never had a steering issue until about 38,000 miles. It started with a steering shimmy, then graduated to death wobble.

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