Ball joints
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Ball joints
I'm new to this forum and don't know to much how it works but I have a 2000 7.3 2wd and I need ball joints any recommendations. I went to a shop near me and for all 4 ball joints upper and lower it was gunnar be 1,098$ I'm ready to do them by my self but don't know what's a good company to get them from
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 320
Likes: 1
I used to use Moog but lately have not been getting as much life out of them. I have 125,000 mi on my Ford factory ones on a different truck that are not greasable and plan on using them when I need to do that trucks
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Trending Topics
Butt-Head
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 9,411
Likes: 2,899
From: Reed Point, MT
No. Greaseable stuff usually doesn't last as long for a couple reasons:
1. They don't get greased.
2. They get over-greased and the seals unseat allowing dirt and water intrusion when they aren't constantly greased afterward.
1. They don't get greased.
2. They get over-greased and the seals unseat allowing dirt and water intrusion when they aren't constantly greased afterward.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Didn't think about it that way. Thanks. I guess I'll go with the ones with out the fittings I'm going to go to my local shop where I order parts for all my other cars I'll see what brand he comes up with and what price because like I said before Im not paying 1,098$ to have someone do it. I'll do it my self
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 320
Likes: 1
Agreed 100%. And I have seen people grease but not clean the dirt off the zerk which pushes the dirt into the joint
Tuned
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 363
Likes: 65
If you plan on keeping your truck for a while, I would consider the Dynatrac's. While very pricey at around $550, they are a different design and by all accounts, the last ball joints you will ever buy. I rationalized the purchase because I did the job myself. This is the most time consuming job on the chassis of our trucks and by many accounts, the replacement ball joints are not giving the service life of the originals. This is a bigger DIY job than many on the net would have us believe. For MOST of us, the oft quoted 2-3 hours per side will not be the case. Also, don't think you are going to tap and knock on the knuckle with a brass hammer and its just going to drop off, like the guy on You-tube. Get a separating fork (or pickle fork) that will go around the lower ball joint (appx 1.25" dia). Forks this size don't come in the 5 pc. kits. The best write up I found for the job was www.superdutypsd.com
Butt-Head
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 9,411
Likes: 2,899
From: Reed Point, MT
I don't know what you're doing, but a full ball joint and Axle U-joint job for me only takes about 3 hours..... And I do a lot of them with little more than a hammer and a ball joint press.
Tuned
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 363
Likes: 65
Yes Cletus, when I get multiple ball joint jobs under my belt, I'll be sure to let everyone know how quickly I can do it.