Best ball joint brand?????
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From: Kettle Falls, WA
Best ball joint brand?????
Hey all;
What's the best brand of ball joints? I would have normally used MOOG, but I've heard they've jumped the shark when it comes to quality. Anything worth using now?
What's the best brand of ball joints? I would have normally used MOOG, but I've heard they've jumped the shark when it comes to quality. Anything worth using now?
Tuned
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The "best"? Dynatracs, but those are at a different price level. The Spicer's have a good reputation for less money. If it were me, I would try the USA made Kryptonites - great company and the ball joints are reasonably priced.
Here is a pretty good , recent thread:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-2024-a-2.html
Here is a pretty good , recent thread:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-2024-a-2.html
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My alignment guy used Moog, and I am pissed,
the steering is so stiff, I have to use two hands to change lanes.
I used to be able to use one hand lightly.
I bought and XRF kit to replace that crap, when it gets warm.
the steering is so stiff, I have to use two hands to change lanes.
I used to be able to use one hand lightly.
I bought and XRF kit to replace that crap, when it gets warm.
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Fleet Mechanic
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XRF was sold. I've had good luck with my ball joints over the years but a more recent issue with a new sway bar end link led to a bad experience with their customer service department. I won't be a returning customer myself but may consider Apex, XRF founders new venture.
https://apexchassis.com/pages/about-our-products
https://apexchassis.com/pages/about-our-products
Last edited by CousinCarl; Feb 21, 2026 at 08:55 PM.
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From: Southwest Missouri
XRF was sold. I've had good luck with mine but a more recent issue with a new tie rod end led to a bad experience with their customer service department. I won't be a returning customer myself but may consider Apex, XRF founders new venture.
https://apexchassis.com/pages/about-our-products
https://apexchassis.com/pages/about-our-products
Fleet Mechanic
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I've had good luck with the napa house brand ball joints. I actually had a lot of problems with Spicer and quality and tried several sets and all had problems with being too lose, too tight or having play right out of the box. That was also during covid so might have been the typical covid quality problems we saw everywhere...
Fleet Mechanic
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From: North Texas
I've had good luck with the napa house brand ball joints. I actually had a lot of problems with Spicer and quality and tried several sets and all had problems with being too lose, too tight or having play right out of the box. That was also during covid so might have been the typical covid quality problems we saw everywhere...
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Ventures truck parts. At the time were highly recommended by others on the forum. The vendor stood by the products and warrantied them without question.
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