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Jul 27, 2009 | 04:10 PM

scottfreeman

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From: Cascade, ID

D44 Ball Joints

I have gathered that Dana/Spicer balljoints are the way to go. The supplier here has them on back order, they have been since May.

Anyhow, does anyone make some sort of beefy upgraded ball-joint for the D44? I am just curious, seems like some one would have if it was feasible. I go by the system of it is better to up-grade when you have it apart than wish you would have later.

Jul 28, 2009 | 04:39 AM

shooter123

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I used moog in my 83 full sized bronco with the ifs D44. Not saying there the best but they work fine for me.

Jul 28, 2009 | 06:25 AM

teds74ford

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I have had no problems with Moog either. THey hold up fine to the 36s. Of course there isn't much stress on them when the vehicle never moves

Jul 29, 2009 | 01:46 PM

1Aauto

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From: Westford, MA

Hi Scott,

Here's a link over to our ball joint section on the site.Not sure if I have what you need,but if you have any questions I'd be glad to help out.

Ford Truck Ball joint

Jul 29, 2009 | 01:52 PM

scottfreeman

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Dana/Spicers are cheaper from the supplier here than the moogs are anywhere else. Even cheaper than NAPA's private brand. I mostly was interested in knowing if anyone had made a beefier upgraded one. I just figured the possibility was there.

Jul 31, 2009 | 11:48 AM

RRISDON

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From: KALISPELL MONTANA

Dana 44 ball joints

I have run the Dana Spicer ball joints for years and they have held up very well I don't know of a heavy duty one but I do know the cheaper ones from some of the auto parts chains like O reilly have plastic in them they are Junk.
I just rebuild my 76 and used the spicer kits the kits with both ball joints and all the hardware were cheaper from inland truck parts than just one ball joint from Napa.
Richard