2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Ball joints

[AWallace]

While replacing the front seals and packing bearings on my 95 2x4 I check my ball joints. They were still tight but the boots on the bottom joints are cracked. I can see no way to repair except replacing them. From what I hear they are a pita to replace. I noticed they are tack welded in a couple of places. Any suggestions.

 

[AWallace]

One other thing what is the best joint and how much. I plan on doing this my self.

 

[Moose Truck]

Quad Kit

One other thing what is the best joint and how much. I plan on doing this my self.

Try Quad 4X4. I just got the kit without the tools, I am planning on having a shop do this, as I don't have a good place / time to do it myself, Moose



Dodge Front Axle & Steering

 

[Pavemen]

i used Moog Problem Solver joints on my 99 3500. Took me 3 hours start to finish with hand tools to swap all four. You will need to add a little time to grind the tacks weld you have.

You will need the large ball joint press and adapter set (or some scrap steel tube)

I removed the hub/rotor/spindle/knuckle as an assembly instead of taking it all apart. It was very heavy, but saved a bunch of time.

 

[DieselJake]

Guess I have stupid question ...



Are the Moog parts really 3X as good as others, i. e. Raybestos ?



Checking Rock Auto for ball joints, tie rod ends, and an idler arm ;Moog $603. 35 w/ shipping and discount and Raybestos $195. 02 w/ shipping and discount. I am also looking to do this myself. Don't want to waste money, but if Moog is that much better I would be $ ahead.



Thanks for the input.

 

[kenny61]

moog parts have a lifetime warranty... . they just dont tell you

 

[CBlack]

I just replaced nearly every part of my front end with Moog parts. For a 2WD there is nothing better.

One of the shops I called for a quote for labor (I supplied the parts), said they would only do it if it were Moog parts.

 

[DieselJake]

Thanks Guys

Guess I'll save up a few more $ and get the good stuff.

BTW, found the ball joint tool set at Harbor Freight for less than $40, with the correct adapters in the base set.

 

[DieselDoghouse]

Like Kenny61 said - lifetime warranty - I'm on my 2nd courtesy Moog - they-re hoping I won't drive too much and break their bank!! Also notice like me Kenny61 is up here in the nertheast where our roads tend to eat ball joints!!

 

[kenny61]

I'm on my third set But I didnt know about the warranty until the last set I put in... . At least the parts store let me warranty out all four even though 2 of em weren't that bad or should i say were still good. I wasnt leaving 2 joints unchanged

 

[DieselDoghouse]

Yes but isn't it like shocks - if both are new and one goes bad (defective) replace it - if they're old replace BOTH - I wouldn't wan't mixed vintage ball joints!!.

 

[JMcCoy]

If they are still tight, just separate the upper and lower arms from the joints and replace the boots. It woult take less than a half hour per side. I would lube it more often and wait for the joint to fail. Then replace the joints, as recommended above. Good luck.