Call us and let us do it, 602-773-6668. Works on Early Broncos equipped with a Dana 44 but also works on Dana 44's found on Jeep, Chrysler, Ford, GM, International vehicles. Maintain the steel stud rotational position while tightening the supplied jam nut to 50 lb*ft. 5" 10 Bolt Ball Joint Eliminator Upper ("old school" Dana 44's). Not sure when they will be available yet. Weld the supplied washer on the bottom of the Ball Joint Eliminator (MIG or TIG). It MUST be pressed in straight to the knuckle bore to avoid damage. 1976 - 1986 Jeep CJ's with the Dana 30 front axle. If for some reason threads hang up, remove the steel stud, and clean the threads again. 500 wall tubing, extremely strong unit bearings, Cast Steel Steering knuckles and heavy duty brakes. Strapt Performance Diesel And Off Road is your one stop shop for sales and installation for High Performance Diesel and Off Road trucks. Once cool, back the BJE off some to see a slight gap (~. Available Monday - Friday 6AM - 6PM PST. All sales are final on tools, no returns.
Restore the precise steering control of your vehicle by replacing its worn and failing ball joints with durable Yukon units. Use an 11/16" 6 point socket to screw the stud in. Read the instructions entirely to understand the process before beginning the work. If you need lower ball joints: - This only works with RCV axle shafts if you don't run the washer (which defeats any retention keeping the joints from separating). I am not a fan of balljoints to begin with. JKU Wrangler Unlimited (4-door) w/ Dana 30 or 44 axle.
By purchasing any aftermarket performance product, the customer takes full responsibility for any use, and/or misuse of the product and agrees that Ball Joint Eliminators holds no responsibility for any consequences, legal, or other, of such use and/or misuse. I much prefer kingpins but I have always felt the old school dana 44 balljoint options were never great and I would wear through them regularly. Will ship USPS (if the shipping charge is too much we will do a return for the shipping difference once shipped). TeraFlex JK/JKU Heavy-Duty Ball Joints are engineered to handle the increased load caused by oversized tires and offset. These ball joint eliminators delete the weak factory upper ball joint and replace it with a bomb-proof 1' high strength shoulder bolt and bronze bushing. No camber or caster adjustment (set at 0 degrees). Low-profile seal prevents contaminants, while allowing spent grease to evacuate from the ball joint NOTE: - We recommend Ball Joints w/out Knurls (# 3442002 or # 3440000) as they will not score the inner knuckle & open up the bore. Ball joint pre-load adjustability provides the end user w/ near effortless wear adjustment (kit includes Preload Adjustment Tool).
Be careful not to get the steel too warm. This design is stronger than the previous kingpin design eliminating the weakest part of the super duty axle!!! Part Number: - Ball Joint Eliminator BJED44-1. Collection: Suspension Components, Ball Joints, Bump Stops, Alignment parts. 35 spline axle shafts inside and out, high pinion reverse cut gears, 3. Heat treated 4140 chromoly ball/stud & 1045 carbon steel housing. 1971 - 1993 Dodge Ram W100, W150, and W200 with the Dana 44 front axle. Installation Instructions: -. The ball joints are an easy and more accurate way for OEM manifactures to get accurate steering angles and long service life but when coupled with heavy offroad tires and rough driving the upper ball joint has proven to be a weak point. Tighten the BJE steel stud to a snug fit against the bronze to ~30 lb*ft.
Proudly hand-made in the USA from premium heat-treated solid 1″ hex and surface treated for corrosion resistance. Install the grease zerks and grease the BJE with a high moly grease. They do have one major downfall.... BALL JOINTS. Wear plate features grease channels for increased flow through entire joint ensuring longevity & predictable operation. This product will eliminate the ability for the knuckle to have fine adjustments in camber and caster (no different than early kingpin style axles). Enter your email: Remembered your password? Remove both the upper and lower ball joints from the steering knuckle. Warranty: - 6 month warranty and case by case basis. 1974 - 1991 Jeep FSJ, SJ, Wagoneer, Cherokee, J10, and J20 with the Dana 44 front axle. Tighten the lower ball joint to 70 lb*ft. Once the bronze is pressed all the way in take the steel stud back out. Low-profile single lip dust seal eliminates torn conventional dust boot concerns. Install the axle shafts, outer assemblies, wheels/tires, and lower the vehicle onto the ground.
We also offer Ball Joint w/ Knurls (# 3442022 or # 3440020) for ball joints that have a loose press fit in the inner knuckle due to repeated ball joint replacement or if knurled ball joints have been installed in the past. Adjustable ball stud retaining ring for accurate initial & future preload adjustments that can be done w/out any axle disassembly. Fits: - 1973 - 1979 Ford Bronco, F-150, and F-250 with the Dana 44 front axle. Hard alloy tool steel slotted wear plate for ball/stud to socket wear protection.
No salesmen, Just Enthusiasts. Allows you to properly torque using a 1″ socket for correct ball-joint pre-load. Warranty information unavailable. Do NOT use an impact! All performance modifications and installations are at the customers own risk. Enter your e-mail and password: New customer? This specialty tool will allow you to properly adjust and install the ball joint sleeves on your Dana 44 front axle.
Thread the steel stud all the way in at this point. Terms and Conditions Disclaimer: - For Off-Road Use Only All Ball Joint eliminators products, are sold for off-road use only. Extremely hard sintered wear bushings to handle extreme side load demands w/out failure. Product Details: - Dana 44 ball joint eliminator. 2) kits required per axle. Please fill in the information below: Already have an account? Create your account. Be careful not to damage the bronze bushing during the pressing step.
Fast and Free Shipping on orders over $99*. Teraflex HD Dana 30 44 Upper and Lower Ball Joint Kit without Knurl - Set of 4 - 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler JK JKU. This product is for off-road use only. Yukon ball joints are constructed from high-quality materials and engineered to meet or exceed OE specs. 1978 - 1991 GM GMC Chevrolet K5 Blazer / Jimmy, K10, K15, K20, K25, and Suburban with the GM 8. Remove your steering knuckle and remove the threaded camber/height adjustment sleeve from the inner C. Use of tool such as Sunex 392108 socket is recommended.
If you are a hard driver, or even think you are, you NEED these ball joint eliminators! We carry upgraded Ball Joints, Bushing kits, Alignment parts like camber bolts. Parts Included: - (1) upper bronze bushing. Dont feel like clicking through the website? Use an H-frame shop press to press in the supplied bronze bushing in the kit.
For more information go to. Lower ball joints w/out knurl - pair. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information. Your payment information is processed securely. Clean the threads using a 1-1/8"-12 tap or using the threaded camber/height adjustment and spray WD40 and run it completely up and down through the upper c multiple times till the thread become clean. Bizrate Circle of Excellence Winner. Dont forget when you lift the vehicle you may need drop or upgrades bump stops.
5" 10 bolt front axle. Adjust the upper BJE down to were it is fully seated with the bronze in the steering knuckle. Dual helical grease grooves machined in the retaining ring allow spent grease to exit through the low-profile seal. Adjustable preload can be performed w/ simple hand tools. There is no warranty expressed or implied on this tool and if you break it you will need to purchase a second one at full price.