Balljoint

[CookJ]

Fixin to replace front axle joints and balljoints. I cannot afford Carli or dynatrac and am considering either XRF or McQuay Norris. Haven't seen a whole lot of discussion on these and curious for those that have either, what your opinions are, and, where i might be able to buy them. I am running Moogs (w/ adjustable uppers) and have been unhappy with them and/or the shop that installed them. would like to go back with non adjustable. I've called a few parts houses but none sell the XRF or Mcquay. However, the description one parts guy gave me on their "house brand" sounded real similar to what i read on XRF's website. It's hard to believe these guys don't know who manafacturers their house parts. Any information would be appreciated, thanks. James

 

[RMurphy]

I dont know about their quality. I need ball joints also but I see them on Ebay.

 

[AEdelheit]

I've heard good things about mcquay Norris for the money, that would be my choice if I couldn't do Carli or Dynatrack, I would stay away from any knurled joints since they can open the bore.

 

[ENafziger]

Any chance you'd consider buying the Carli's and doing the install yourself? You'd probably come out pretty close on money. There's some great write-ups here on how to.

--Eric

 

[EDankievitch]

Having walked this knife edge a few times save your money and go for the Carli's or the Dynatraxx. If you had used them the first time you would not be re doing them now.

 

[CookJ]

I appreciate the responses. The day i posted, i ended up finding a set of the XRF's and ordered them. A buddy and i will do the install and hope we don't run into too much difficulty; hopefully the bearing units will come off with little ease, as they were off not too long ago when i had the bjs installed. As much as i wanted the carli's, just couldn't afford at this time. I hate saying this, but, if i have to re-invest money again under this d@mn truck, I'm selling it. As much as i "baby" this thing, i shouldn't have the issues i'm having. Heck, the only time it goes off road is when i park it in the yard! Anyway, i appreciate the replies. James