Has anyone tried the balljoints form xrf? i know the million mile warranty is probably too good to be true, but if they are a more stout piece then might be worth it. Has anyone tried these and if so what did you think? Its time to do mine and since this will be the second set in 95,000 miles, it would be worth it to find a lomger lasting part.
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A buddy of mine brought over a full XRF front end set for a Chevy Tahoe. It's all made in China. The parts went in fine, but they provided grade 8 bolts/nuts for the upper ball joint (which is bolted to the control arm), and ungraded washers. When you tightened the bolt/nut to spec, the flimsy ungraded washer squirted out the side all mangled.

This wouldn't be the first time I saw a manufacturer provide graded hardware, but ungraded washers, but it was inexcusable. We used some old metric Toyota washers that were up to the task.

I'm not sure the joints were any better or worse than anyone else's joints.

 

I did the XRF ball joints and complete tie rod kit about a 8 months ago. everything is still good at this point. about 15k on them. grease-able ball joints.
The only thing i found was on the XRF front drag link where the steering stabilizer bolts around it. the stock ford one has grooves for the u-bolts. XRF dose not.. you have to hammer them over the link to open them a little more, then bend the u-blot to go back through the mount plate holes.
Yes i was a little skeptical but so far so good....

I think i payed $399 for everything..

The Link where i got mine. The Tire Club

 

I believe that XRF Joints are what I used. About 1500 miles now and no known problem.

I think I got them from the Tire Club