Should I replace my ball joints?

High Mt. Jk 63 · Aug 8, 2024

Hi guys, I'm in a project replacing front steering knuckles ( extremely rusted)...Also will be replacing u-joints wheel bearing hubs and bolts....The ball joints seem to be original 2011but have no play in them, the uppers will rotate but no movement in them....Should I replace or leave them in ????

BLACKJKU · Aug 8, 2024

How many miles on them?

High Mt. Jk 63 · Aug 8, 2024

BTW all this started with replacing front axle seals, which is done waiting on parts..

Dirty Dog · Aug 8, 2024

Doesn't sound like they need replaced. Personally, I'm a "while I'm in there" guy, so I'd replace them and avoid the necessity of pulling it all apart again.

High Mt. Jk 63 · Aug 8, 2024

BLACKJKU said:
How many miles on them?

170,000

High Mt. Jk 63 · Aug 8, 2024

I know , this job has snowballed into a lot of new parts just to replace axle seals....The last thing are the ball joints ....

High Mt. Jk 63 · Aug 8, 2024

Any suggestions on a brand of ball joints that will last ????

BLACKJKU · Aug 8, 2024

High Mt. Jk 63 said:
170,000

I would for sure with those miles.

Cimmerian · Aug 8, 2024

High Mt. Jk 63 said:
Any suggestions on a brand of ball joints that will last ????

What's your budget?

High Mt. Jk 63 · Aug 8, 2024

Just ordered a set of Rough country heavy duties....129.95 ...Hopefully these will be ok...The only off roading I do is during deer season...

High Mt. Jk 63 · Aug 8, 2024

Thanks, for everyone's imput !!!!

Dirty Dog · Aug 9, 2024

It costs more upfront, but if you don't ever want to change them again, look into ball joint eliminator kits.

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