Just an fyi for others, it seems the design has changed there are no longer 2 nuts and the torque specs are now 45 lower then top 45lbs put weight on the vehicle then tighten bottom to 65 in 10lb increments.
One trick that helps with pressed in materials is put the ball joint delete in the deep freeze for several hours before you are doing the job. Shrinks the part and makes it a bit easier.
Sure did. I tightened the adjusting collar with every oil change, or after every 2 or 3 wheeling trips. I noticed that a few months ago I was no longer able to turn the collar as it had reached the end of it's threads.
Came to your channel for this video. Plan on getting myself a set when my spicers wear out. Will for sure be checking out your other videos too man. Good stuff. Thanks!
Holding up perfectly! I have the first gen deletes. Josh has already made several updates and is now on a 3rd gen product. Nothing but great things to say about the concept, the product, and the company.
It's a very slight knurling. Also I'm not sure what you mean by "destroy" is these never have to be removed. It is a permanent solution for poorly performing traditional ball joints.
Jeeps have solid front axles and camber adjustment will not be needed and so no ability to adjust it is present. if you have camber, your axle c's are bent and you can correct for them with off set balljoints. Caster is typically adjusted with lengthening or shortening control arms.
I have the first Gen bearings, so yes they did squeak as they were breaking in. Only lasted a few months. The newer sets have the Gen 2 bearings which are quieter. The steering is great! Very tight. Super happy with my choice.
Steering feels exactly like stock when the Jeep was new. Biggest difference is all the slop is now gone from the front end because of the worn out ball joints that were in there before. No more clunking, everything feels tight and right.
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NiCe to see the common sense of putting the tires under the jeep for safety!
Heck yeah!
Just an fyi for others, it seems the design has changed there are no longer 2 nuts and the torque specs are now 45 lower then top 45lbs put weight on the vehicle then tighten bottom to 65 in 10lb increments.
Yes Josh is constantly improving his design.
Pretty cool. Unfortunately it doesn't look like they have a set for ford 44s. I'll give them a call in the AM. Maybe the jeep ones will fit
Hope so!
Ever get an answer?
Good video thinking about doing this to my f350 any pro or cons ? How are they holding up?
They are holding up perfectly. Josh makes an amazing product. I am super happy.
Good vid
Hey man, thank you!
Does this need an angled press cup? I bought one for my
TJ to match the angle on the BJ ear of the C.
For my D44 I did not need an angled cup.
So been a year bro, these still holding up?
I posted a review video to the channel a few months ago. Holding up great! th-cam.com/video/PV7bN74Tlz8/w-d-xo.html
One trick that helps with pressed in materials is put the ball joint delete in the deep freeze for several hours before you are doing the job. Shrinks the part and makes it a bit easier.
Yup, make sure to read the installation instructions thoroughly =)
I don't think you have enough weights on that tire
Haha I don't think so either!
Did you ever try adjusting the TF ball joints? They claim you can adjust the tension if they ever start to give you slop.
Sure did. I tightened the adjusting collar with every oil change, or after every 2 or 3 wheeling trips. I noticed that a few months ago I was no longer able to turn the collar as it had reached the end of it's threads.
Your video is the first one that explains what the ballpoint delete is in comparison to the normal balljoints.
Thank you!
Came to your channel for this video. Plan on getting myself a set when my spicers wear out. Will for sure be checking out your other videos too man. Good stuff. Thanks!
Thank you so much!
How are the ball joint deletes doing today? Are they holding up as expected?
Holding up perfectly! I have the first gen deletes. Josh has already made several updates and is now on a 3rd gen product. Nothing but great things to say about the concept, the product, and the company.
Was doing my A.I.D ball joints today, your video was beyond helpful, had to stop and come to work, cant wait to finish it up tommorow
Glad it helped!
I thought maybe a bit of grease first would make it easier. Also I saw someone lube the ball in the top one.
Freezing them helps.
I will go to these when my HD ball joints go out. Great video Dave!👍🏻
Almost bought these but I don’t want or need to destroy my inner C with a knurled seat. My currie axle is brand new and not even installed yet!!
It's a very slight knurling. Also I'm not sure what you mean by "destroy" is these never have to be removed. It is a permanent solution for poorly performing traditional ball joints.
Do you lose fine adjustment to your caster and camber?
Jeeps have solid front axles and camber adjustment will not be needed and so no ability to adjust it is present. if you have camber, your axle c's are bent and you can correct for them with off set balljoints. Caster is typically adjusted with lengthening or shortening control arms.
Looks more like a rebuildable heim joint from here with a bolt in tapered tie rod shaft. Is that basically what I'm looking at?
Yup, rebuildable.
Fantastic video man , I just got these for my 99 xj . Great explanation of everything brotha 🤘 appreciate this video so much
Thanks! Follow up video with full review coming soon.
So how do you like them. Do they make noises. Did they help the steering
I have the first Gen bearings, so yes they did squeak as they were breaking in. Only lasted a few months. The newer sets have the Gen 2 bearings which are quieter. The steering is great! Very tight. Super happy with my choice.
How has the steering improved?
Steering feels exactly like stock when the Jeep was new. Biggest difference is all the slop is now gone from the front end because of the worn out ball joints that were in there before. No more clunking, everything feels tight and right.
Please share compnay link thanks that ll save money and service
Just added links, thanks for the head's up!!
@@Blubicon Thanks a lot
What kind of ball joint press do you have
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Get the adapter kit also. www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/evertough/tools---equipment/rental-tools/rental-tools--ball-joints/d54493ee5b68/rental-tools-evertough-4wd-ball-joint-adapter-set/ren1/67048/v/a/130133/automotive-suv-2015-jeep-wrangler?pos=2
Well done 🍺🍺
Thank you!