As the title suggests, they are both going out. With less than a month before I move 3000 miles away while towing a 10k # trailer. So I know this probably isn't a popular choice, but I'm a fan of sealed, non greaseable ball joints. The ones from the factory are sealed and last a heck of a long time. Should I stick with the factory ball joints if I want sealed ones? Anybody know where to get factory parts at a cheaper price than the dealer?

As far as hub assembly goes, I have a feeling these have been changed before. I say that because my front lug nuts are a different coarse thread than my rear lug nuts. Really doesn't make a difference to me, I'm changing them anyway. I can get Timken hub assemblies on partsgeek.com for about $180. I'm also a fan of not changing parts every year if I don't have to, so are these going to last? If not, what brand should I look for?

Thanks for all the help guys!

 

BTW, truck is a 2003 F-350 4X4 7.3L SRW.

 

Tousley Ford, (Auto Nation White Bear Lakes) and Horizon Ford are vendors or site sponsers. I have dealt with Tousley 3-4 times and they have great prices. I order from Gene, a very knowledgable guy with our trucks. Have your vin# on hand. Don't know about Horizon other than the positive input from others here. Of course there is Riffraff and Diesel-orings, those guys rock for the oem and up graded stuff they carry. If you need it, somebody here knows where to get it, and at a good price.

 

I ordered ball joints from Horizon Ford (partsguyed) in the vendor directory. The new oem ones are greaseable, not sure if they make the non greaseable.(oem). It came as a kit with everything needed to do the job. I also ordered Timken bearings from Rockauto. Most people on here have good things to say about the Timkens. I only have about 5k on them, so can't speak to their longevity yet.