The Ultimate Ball Joint Comparison!!!

Northridge4x4 · May 30, 2025

Join @Tech Tim in the Northridge4x4 studio as he gives a run down on some of the more popular ball joints we carry here at Northridge4x4.

Ball joints featured:
Apex Chassis Front Ball Joint Kit (Non-Knurled): https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/ball-joints/kit113-apex-chassis-front-ball-joint-kit-non-knurled
Synergy MFG HD Non-Knurled Ball Joint Set: https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...y-manufacturing-hd-non-knurled-ball-joint-set
Teraflex HD Ball Joint Kit (Non-Knurled): https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...all-joint-kit-w-out-knurl-2-upper-and-2-lower
Dynatrac Ball Joint Kit w/ Install Tool Package: https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...ynatrac-ball-joint-kit-w-install-tool-package
Metalcloak Baller Joints (Full Set): https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/ball-joints/1911-metal-cloak-baller-joints-hd-ball-joint-set

gato · May 30, 2025

Great video. It would be interesting to see the cost of the OEM ones as well.

I take all claims of increased durability over OEM with a grain of salt. OEMs track durability of their parts closely, specially since this is a drivetrain component under 5year 60K miles warranty.

I have 33K miles on OEM joints running 37s and frequent wheeling, with no looseness. Similarly had 55K miles on my JK's original joints won 35s, no issues.

Seems to me that an aftermarket joint would need to exceed that factory 60K miles before a rebuilding is even in the cards. That would make it a 120K mile Jeep.

I'm more concerned about my aluminum knuckles than my ball joints.

snapper692 · May 30, 2025

Perfect timing on this! I have 65K trouble-free miles with 37's on my stockers, but I think Im going to change them before that changes. This video was perfect for helping me narrow down my choices!

Old Dogger · May 30, 2025

gato said:
Great video. It would be interesting to see the cost of the OEM ones as well.

I take all claims of increased durability over OEM with a grain of salt. OEMs track durability of their parts closely, specially since this is a drivetrain component under 5year 60K miles warranty.

I have 33K miles on OEM joints running 37s and frequent wheeling, with no looseness. Similarly had 55K miles on my JK's original joints won 35s, no issues.

Seems to me that an aftermarket joint would need to exceed that factory 60K miles before a rebuilding is even in the cards. That would make it a 120K mile Jeep.

I'm more concerned about my aluminum knuckles than my ball joints.

100% agree! Our new 2025 Gladiator Mojave has Cast Iron knuckles. Designed to take the beating of the desert.
The Mojave package's front axle is the wide-track 3rd Generation Dana 44 front with 10mm axletubes, cast iron steering knuckles, 4.10 gears, and an open differential.

Jeffy56 · May 30, 2025

I like Bronze.......

Northridge4x4 · May 30, 2025

Poor Sport said:
is Northridge going to start carrying Metal Cloak products now??

We are now Metal Cloak distributors! Whoo-hoo!

gato · May 30, 2025

snapper692 said:
Perfect timing on this! I have 65K trouble-free miles with 37's on my stockers, but I think Im going to change them before that changes. This video was perfect for helping me narrow down my choices!

So, which one did you choose?

Thoughts on doing iron knuckle conversion at the same time as doing ball joints? Saves a lot of time?

CloakedWillys · May 30, 2025

Great job on the video guys. We are glad to be a part of it.

gato · May 30, 2025

I'm trying to decide if I should upgrade to iron knuckles and new ball joints, or simply trade up to a 2024+ Xtreme 35 Rubicon.

My Jeep is perfect as is but I still am too cautious with that front axles when I wheel. Plus the aluminum knuckles cause an annoying clicking when turning sometimes.

Apples491 · May 30, 2025

I've got Baller Joints going on this weekend! Also, damn it Northridge. You're about two weeks too late to get my business on buying them.

Northridge4x4 · May 30, 2025

Poor Sport said:
i see the forum discount code doesnt work for their products

Not all manufacturers allow the discount codes.
Plus they are new, we're still onboarding products.

Emmanuelmv · May 30, 2025

Great video, very happy with my purchase

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azjl#3 · May 30, 2025

so, if stock gives you 50,000 miles, why not improved stock joints at 300 bones, vs, rebuildable at 700 bones. Dont get me wrong, I replaced oem with dynatrac when it really was the only and best option. Now maybe, not so much.

I'm a mechanic, retired, but really don't want to be rebuilding anything later.

I also understand, the part price will be a small part of the whole job.

Rangemaster · May 30, 2025

I went Dynatrac, a couple of years ago. My stock ball joints failed at 5K miles. Happy with my decision.

CloakedWillys · May 30, 2025

Rangemaster said:
I went Dynatrac, a couple of years ago. My stock ball joints failed at 5K miles. Happy with my decision.

I though mine going bad at 13K was bad.....

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