Installing new ball joints

[JVas]

I'm about to install new ball joints and have a question about the adjustable uppers. When the new upper ball joints are installed what direction should the offset be turned?

 

[JFaughn]

Just put them in and go to an alinement shop for the adjustment , you need a alinement rack to do it.

 

[JVas]

New parts in 06 front suspension?

I was told today that Mopar has changed many parts in the 06 front end, including greaseable ball joints. Can anyone on this board find out if these will fit the 2003 to 2005 trucks?

 

[JFaughn]

You can get those in the after market for less , just like u-joints with or without grease fittings.

 

[JVas]

So far I can't find anyone selling a lower replacement greaseable ball joint.

 

[JFaughn]

I haven't done it , but what about getting your favorite parts and installing fittings , drill , pipe tap , fitting. I think one problum might be is the fitting hanging out the bottom is easly hit and now its opened to what ever mite get in there.

 

[nickleinonen]

I haven't done it , but what about getting your favorite parts and installing fittings , drill , pipe tap , fitting. I think one problum might be is the fitting hanging out the bottom is easly hit and now its opened to what ever mite get in there.

well if you really fear that, tap them with the 1/8"npt if there is space and remove the fitting once regreased and replace with a flush mount plug... although there might not be room for more than the 1/4"-20 grease fittings though... ?

 

[rbattelle]

well if you really fear that, tap them with the 1/8"npt if there is space and remove the fitting once regreased and replace with a flush mount plug... although there might not be room for more than the 1/4"-20 grease fittings though... ?

There's always 1/16" NPT... really small.



-Ryan

 

[Blakers]

I think the grease fittings point up on both upper and lower joint. Therefore there's probably not enough clearance for the u-joint to clear the grease fitting on the bottom one.



Blake

 

[rbattelle]

I think the grease fittings point up on both upper and lower joint. Therefore there's probably not enough clearance for the u-joint to clear the grease fitting on the bottom one.



Blake

I never thought of that! It does present something of a problem...



-Ryan

 

[JVas]

I never thought of that! It does present something of a problem...



-Ryan

You guys are right. There isn't room for a fitting.