No, it’s not typically in the loaner kit. It would be a terrible PITA without it since it’s a PITA with it.
Wrangler TJ Ball Joint Replacement
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No, it’s not typically in the loaner kit. It would be a terrible PITA without it since it’s a PITA with it.
Gerty21
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Did ball joints a month ago and same debate over easing up on spending vs getting new tools. Ended up renting - AutoZone kit did not have adapter but the Powerbuilt 23 piece kit from Advance did. This one:
We successfully used that one, but would make sure to count pieces at pickup to be sure they’re all in the case next time.
Hasselblad
TJ Enthusiast
Well, I went back to the credit card and ordered an Astro, but the Goliath one. Hoping it has the proper angled adapter.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JBOIA0W?tag=wranglerorg-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JBOIA0W?tag=wranglerorg-20
This one I think has the angled adapter you need.
https://www.amazon.com/Ball-Joint-Service-Adapter-Dodge/dp/B07DJ5JTW7/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Not sure about this one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5HJ3YDH/?tag=wranglerorg-20
https://www.amazon.com/Ball-Joint-Service-Adapter-Dodge/dp/B07DJ5JTW7/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Not sure about this one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5HJ3YDH/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Hasselblad
TJ Enthusiast
The specs on their website shows the same adapters as the Astro posted earlier in the thread.
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/wrangler-tj-ball-joint-replacement.281/page-9#post-1579605
Guessing I should be GTG. Gets here tomorrow, does anyone know the specific angle needed so I can check it?
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Hasselblad
TJ Enthusiast
I still am waiting for a non sweltering weekend with free time to dive into this project. I will say this much: this kit is HEAVY.
Hi y'all, I have an 02 TJ, the knuckles do not use the ball joint adapter that the spicer 706944X comes with. The upper ball joint nut will not tighten in the stock Dana 30 knuckle. What spicer part # for the proper upper ball joint do I need?
Reading this whole thread and noticed not one mention of any particular brand outside of Spicer when it comes to balljoints, so I'm assuming most people just stick with that.
Was curious about that, in the other realms I hang out in like truck land there are a lot of aftermarket options for upgraded balljoints.
Was curious about that, in the other realms I hang out in like truck land there are a lot of aftermarket options for upgraded balljoints.
There are definitely options for "HD" ball joints , they just suck compared to spicer
that is as far as the top nut will thread. The ball joint bolt runs out of threads. I have an aftermarket G2 Dana 44 axle, and am trying to use the stock Dana 30 knuckles. These knuckles do not use the threaded adapters that come with the spicer ball joints. These knuckles install on the old Dana 30 no problem. Do I need to buy new knuckles? Or, is there a fixed ball joint I can use? I know its probably an easy fix/stupid question, but I am lost.
I'm still confused. Are you trying to make that gap above the top of the knuckle go away?that is as far as the top nut will thread. The ball joint bolt runs out of threads. I have an aftermarket G2 Dana 44 axle, and am trying to use the stock Dana 30 knuckles. These knuckles do not use the threaded adapters that come with the spicer ball joints. These knuckles install on the old Dana 30 no problem. Do I need to buy new knuckles? Or, is there a fixed ball joint I can use? I know its probably an easy fix/stupid question, but I am lost.
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LOL, yeah, I'm a virgo. The gap between the top of the knuckle and C is due to the "bolt" from the knuckle pulling too far into the hole in the knuckle I think. Or, do I make up the bottom nut, torque it, and then just get the top nut to line up with the cotter pin hole and let it hang? It's the same on the drivers side too.
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