Tre And Ball Joint Advice Needed

[Bigsarge173]

So I'm at the point that I need to order some ball joints and tie rod ends for my eliminator. I've been surfing the WWW and looked at some reviews.

 

I'm leaning towards Spicer Ball Joints over Moog, but would love to hear everyone's ideas or recommendations on this. I don't want to go over $120 on the set so Synergy are out. Plus I'm not going to be off roading (unless we have zombie outbreak)

 

I have no clue about what to buy when it comes to TRE's. I did get energy suspension poly boot covers in the kit I bought.

 

Please help me make up my mind so I can sleep tonight.

Thanks!

[Comanche County]

Spicer or Moog is fine, heck if you're not going to beat the truck up taking it offroad, I'd just get them from whoever gives you the best no hassle warranty.  As far as tie rods go, same thing.  Rubber boots are fine. 

[ftpiercecracker1]

I bought my ball joints from XRF and have put about 5k on them without any issues. They seemed like quality parts and fit well, however i cannot say much about their warranty as i don't remember if they even came with one. . . :hmm:  Either way they came with great reviews and were less expensive than spicer. Some people even preferred XRF over Spicer/Moog.

 

Just my 2c.

 

FYI, I researched the crap out of this before i decided on XRF, i am not the type to throw words around carelessly.

[Eagle]

Spicer or Moog is fine,

^^^^ Agreed

[FrankTheDog]

I have stock Spicer parts on XJ's that have been driven over 250k.

Put what the factory put in there.

[Blue XJ]

Spicer or Moog are fine.  I would avoid TRW.  I went through those about once a year, which included 5-8,000 miles and 3-4 wheeling trips.

[Bigsarge173]

Has anyone dealt with MAS industries ball joints? I looked at their website and they look solid. Just not many reviews online.

[AMCJeepMJ]

I have Spicer ball joints, seem to be holding up fine after 3 years. Doing ball joints is a good way to kill an afternoon.

[Zebvance]

I have the alloy USA one. Just got done installing them on the new dana 30. I got them at a steal for 130.00. The are very HD and are 4340 chromoly steel.

[cz777]

i believe to build for the worst case, no matter what !  the pay back is in the longer life ,now add in the kind of grease bringing used as well ...the care of your parts too ....just the moog for me .....

[Bigsarge173]

I would like to thank everyone who took the time to give me some advice. After a few days of reviews and your info. I went with Mevotech MK3161T and MK3134T

My reason why: Price did play a major role. I got a great deal on EBay for the set. Only $80 shipped.

But I liked the company design metal on metal bearing and greasable clean up boot cover and most important zero bad reviews.

 

I will let everyone how they are on the road as soon has I have the eliminator up and going.

[Blue XJ]

I've looked at those as well, but I wasn't sure how they'd hold up with 35's.   If they last a while, I might get a few sets of them.