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Old 08-02-2012, 06:06 AM
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I need new ball joints so I'm going to post up here to get everyone's advice. I replaced my balljoints/hubs/u-joints 30,000 miles ago and it looks like I need to replace my balljoints on the driver's side and a U-joint on the passenger side. I went with Spicer U-Joints and Moog ball joints last time.

What are everyone here's opionion's on MFG's? I've been reading through some threads and it looks like some people aren't happy with MOOG due to quality control. I'm not sure if it's true but I've heard factory Mopar stuff is Spicer. Is it worth going to a better set like Synergy or XRF or would that be a waste of money? I don't feel like tearing the front apart again next year after 20k miles.



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Old 08-02-2012, 06:33 AM
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Mornin yall. Anyone have and engine stand i can borrow?
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Old 08-02-2012, 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by brian0128
I need new ball joints so I'm going to post up here to get everyone's advice. I replaced my balljoints/hubs/u-joints 30,000 miles ago and it looks like I need to replace my balljoints on the driver's side and a U-joint on the passenger side. I went with Spicer U-Joints and Moog ball joints last time.

What are everyone here's opionion's on MFG's? I've been reading through some threads and it looks like some people aren't happy with MOOG due to quality control. I'm not sure if it's true but I've heard factory Mopar stuff is Spicer. Is it worth going to a better set like Synergy or XRF or would that be a waste of money? I don't feel like tearing the front apart again next year after 20k miles.

Synergy http://www.synergysuspension.com/www...s-p-26182.html

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http://www.xrfchassis.com/parts-balljoints.htm
I'll be going with the Synergy's next month when I pull my front for an axle build. I like the fact that the load is carried metal to metal and both joints are greasable as opposed to just the upper. Also, the Mopar joints are Spicer, which I put in back in February but was told by Mike at Appalachian Offroad the ones I had were made by TRW for Spicer. Figure if I've got to pull the knuckle, might as well upgrade and be done with it.
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Old 08-02-2012, 07:24 AM
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Mine does too! It's next up on my list.

Morning's everyone.
I think its more annoying than my sqeeky pitment arm bushing. lol
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Old 08-02-2012, 08:08 AM
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Mornin yall. Anyone have and engine stand i can borrow?
I have a stand you could use but it's a long ways away from you I think
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I have a stand you could use but it's a long ways away from you I think
Where at
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Old 08-02-2012, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by brian0128
I need new ball joints so I'm going to post up here to get everyone's advice. I replaced my balljoints/hubs/u-joints 30,000 miles ago and it looks like I need to replace my balljoints on the driver's side and a U-joint on the passenger side. I went with Spicer U-Joints and Moog ball joints last time.

What are everyone here's opionion's on MFG's? I've been reading through some threads and it looks like some people aren't happy with MOOG due to quality control. I'm not sure if it's true but I've heard factory Mopar stuff is Spicer. Is it worth going to a better set like Synergy or XRF or would that be a waste of money? I don't feel like tearing the front apart again next year after 20k miles.



Synergy http://www.synergysuspension.com/www...s-p-26182.html

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The synergy ones look awesome. That's what I plan on using when I need to redo mine
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Old 08-02-2012, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by jakbob

Where at
Woodsboro outside frederick
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Old 08-02-2012, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Courtjester
Woodsboro outside frederick
How far away is that from barnesville?
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Old 08-02-2012, 09:25 AM
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Old 08-02-2012, 09:30 AM
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Ya what he said when would you need it I may be able to meet you some where
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Ya what he said when would you need it I may be able to meet you some where
If Oliver doesnt have a spare, i may do that
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Originally Posted by dukie564
The synergy ones look awesome. That's what I plan on using when I need to redo mine
Seems like a lot of money but worth it if I don't have to do it for the life of the vehicle. Are the Synergy ones the same price no mattery where you go?
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Old 08-02-2012, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Veeb0rg
I think my jeep overheard me and jake talking about powersteering yesterday. My steering got "heavier" last night. Either the pump is going out or the box is.

Hello durango box/WJ pump swap. Guess I know where I'm heading this weekend.
crap....think the white ones steering is going as well.....

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The synergy ones look awesome. That's what I plan on using when I need to redo mine
I think if dukie likes them and is going to get them, it's probably a good idea, lol.
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Steel freeze plug - $1.29
High Tack Permatex No. 3 - 7.99
Spending the afternoon wresting with the transmission to get AT said freeze plug - PRICELESS
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