How long do your ball joints last?

[Joaquim]

Just wondering how long OEM ball joints typically last? The ball joints on all models are the same correct? Also, how should they be properly maintained?
Thanks,

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[jessedacri]

~20-25k maximum if you wheel it and/or run a heavy wheel and tire. There are many owners out there that pretend they go for longer, but they really don't if you value a tight front end. If you're on 33s or a light 35 and your Jeep is on pavement 85-90% of its life, you'll probably squeeze more out of them but just keep an eye on them as the miles get higher. If you're diagnosing wobble, don't rule them out if you've got a 2018 with 50k+ on the clock.

There's no maintenance you can do to preserve them, the OEM joints are indeed all the same across all models, and they're all sealed, non-greasable non-adjustable units with plastic carriers inside that wear quickly. Aftermarket stuff is better but again if you're wheeling it often, expect to swap every 20k or so.

 

[wibornz]

I got about 40,000 miles out of mine and I wheel a lot.. I put 37s on my Jeep at 93 miles. I have put five set of ball joints on lifted JL Jeeps. They were all about 40,000 or so miles.

 

[c20040215]

Mine are still good after about 40,000 miles (20,000 miles on 37s). I wheel it pretty good and I think your rim offset number plays a big role.

 

[Roky]

Just wondering how long OEM ball joints typically last? The ball joints on all models are the same correct? Also, how should they be properly maintained?
Thanks,

In my experience working on the jl four years now, there’s no typical length of time…….. I replaced mine at 5k, preemptively,( I was in the process of ditching all the oem front end suspension ) and they were showing wear…...

I’ve installed several sets of ball joints, and
have seen them toast after 10k, and seen them ok at 40K+. Tire size and how you use it definitely is a determining factor.

Best thing to do is just keep an eye on them, check them at each oil change, takes just a few minutes……..

 

[Joaquim]

In my experience working on the jl four years now, there’s no typical length of time…….. I replaced mine at 5k, preemptively,( I was in the process of ditching all the oem front end suspension ) and they were showing wear…...

I’ve installed several sets of ball joints, and
have seen them toast after 10k, and seen them ok at 40K+. Tire size and how you use it definitely is a determining factor.

Best thing to do is just keep an eye on them, check them at each oil change, takes just a few minutes……..

Do you re grease them every oil change?

 

[Roky]

Do you re grease them every oil change?

No, I usually hit all my grease fittings about 3 times a year ish…… not really as regimented as oil changes…….

 

[Joaquim]

No, I usually hit all my grease fittings about 3 times a year ish…… not really as regimented as oil changes…….

What kind of grease and how do you grease it exactly? I’ve got 52k miles and ko2 34.4s, jacked it up and didn’t get any movement - kind of shocked because I do beat on the car a bit

 

[Roky]

What kind of grease and how do you grease it exactly? I’ve got 52k miles and ko2 34.4s, jacked it up and didn’t get any movement - kind of shocked because I do beat on the car a bit

I have the dynotracs….…I use green grease and a needle fitting…..

 

[J0E]

~20-25k maximum if you wheel it and/or run a heavy wheel and tire.

# 1 myth, it's not the weight of the wheel tire, it's the weight of the vehicle. Back space and spacers add more leverage to wear them out much faster, just ask the banned pony tail.

 

[jaymz]

Mine are still fine with about 42k miles.

 

[Joaquim]

Mine are still fine with about 42k miles.

Are those 35s and mr305 wheels you got?

 

[jaymz]

Are those 35s and mr305 wheels you got?

35's with Vision Nemesis wheels.

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