Installing Balljoint Deletes On Cassie's LS Swapped Jeep Wrangler!
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Most Jeep owners are fully aware of how much Balljoints can be a pain! With our larger tires, and heavy offroad use, the factory balljoints are just not up to the task and fail quickly. Even aftermarket balljoints have a hard time staying tight and reliable.. Its mostly due to the fact that the Balljoint design itself leaves a lot of room for improvement.
Some of you may be familiar with Balljoint Deletes, and some may have never heard of them!
Head over to American Iron Offroads website for more info, and to see all the axles they produce kits for. Or, check out the facebook page to see real world reviews, questions, testimonials, and feel free to ask any questions you would like! / about
Balljoint Deletes are not much harder to install compared to a typical balljoint job. But either way, its not a quick simple job... And its nice to know that we wont have to do this job over and over compared to a typical ball joint replacement.
In a way, these are kind of like a hybrid kingpin setup.. Some of you are familiar with a kingpin and know that they are very reliable and strong, some people refuse to own an axle that has balljoints! With this setup, we replace the tapered ball joint with the ball in socket design and swap over to a Spherical Rod Bearing setup that sits in a machined cup housing with a through bolt.
In this video, we show you how to install a set of balljoint deletes into a Jeep Wrangler Dana 30/44 axle. The process to install them is the same across all the years of the early Jeeps up till 2018. The Wrangler JL and JT have a different install, but its very similar.
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15% off Black Friday deal going on this weekend! Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! ALSO! READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS, USE A TORQUE WRENCH… IF YOU DONT TORQUE EXACTLY TO THE INSTRUCTIONS THEN OF COURSE IT WILL DRIVE BAD, THE BEARINGS WILL HAVE TOO MUCH PRELOAD..
Got a set for my Jk! Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving to you and the family
Any additional discount codes?
@@bettertogetheroff-road on top of the 15% off? No
In my experience the manual torque specifications are wrong! Is too tight, the steering wheel comes too hard… can you talk more about your torque setup?
Cassie, welcome back. You had me worried.
I went to the deletes a couple years ago. Very happy that I did. ZERO ISSUES with them.
I’ve never had luck with synergy tie rod ends or ball joints. They tend to last 6-12 months for me and then they are done, that’s under 10k miles. The deletes I put in have been great.
Are they noisier than a regular ball joint?
@@Frank-i-e not sure what you mean by noisier since they only twist. But with the bearings in there I haven’t noticed and noise.
@@jesterofatlas5749 hey thanks for replying! I wasn’t sure if there was any sort of metal on metal noise. Which I assume there wasn’t since I think I read it’s Teflon on metal but just never know. I know when switching to solid stuff sometimes it can get noisier lol.
Thank you so much for your reply.
Great video as usual from you guys. It’s been awhile since I have watched any of your videos and was blown away by your weight loss, awesome job man congratulations
Cassie has made a return
2 weeks ago on the backside of Windrocks Cadillac Hill, my D44 ball joints decided to separate and my wheel nearly fell off. Had to leave the jeep and go to a store, get ball joints and come back and do a midnight ball joint job on the trail. Ordered the deletes ASAP!
Love my deletes. They are so solid and improve both onroad and offroad handling.
I'm Angolan and I have a jk 3.6 and I've been following all your videos since then, I've made some changes and I'm adapting to purchases and transport costs until here... Thank you for sharing excellent videos and I'm learning more and more.... You've lost weight... Good job ⚒ strong hug from Africa Angola
Cassie adds the class! You two have such a great energy when working together. It’s the fun couple/family dynamic that had me subscribe originally.
Cheers guys! You’re awesome
Well I'm sold. Been considering doing this but was a bit apprehensive because my JK is a daily. Glad to see Cassie back!! Happy T-Day yo!!
GOOD TO SEE YOU BOTH BACK!!
Checked my ball joints and to my complete surprise the drivers side were shot! I had no idea they were bad until you explained the correct way to check them. Just ordered a set of these bad boys with the 15% off, thank you SO much for sharing this video!
Glad I could help! And glad you found it before it started to wear your tires bad!
So glad I caught this video this weekend. I looked at these deletes a few weeks back but decided to wait due to price, but this discount is fantastic! Just ordered mine. Great install video per usual (appreciate the tips and jokes as well)!
Happy Thanksgiving’s Day! Good to see Cassie again.
This has been a Jeep part install weekend. I got my new Reign JLU on the 19th, and I have new bumped, rock sliders, flush mount tail lights, and more to install. Glad I have the time off for the holiday. ^.^
Looks like you’ve been getting fit, hope everything is going good.
You can also put the rear hub bolt half way in and put a socket and extension on it then turn the wheel to press it against the frame
Great Video! Thanks for sharing this. Might be our next Jeep upgrade.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
Ben. I found the LSXR truck intake fits the same as the stock intake. I tried a Holley intake but the snout pushed the throttle body into the radiator. Fitec has the ls3 truck injectors. The Holley throttle body seems to be a better fit. Fabrats is using the same intake on the FJ build.
You made it look easy. I have an adjustable wrench, so I’ll let a shop do it!
I'm so glad you did this conversion. I've been seriously considering doing it but don't know anyone who has experience with them.
Fred did amazing camera work ;)
Nice Jeep, I regret selling my JL. Just changed ball joints in my JK Rubicon, looks like a good product.
TH-cam decided to unsub me from your channel for some reason.
After seeing your video on the BJ eliminators on your dana 60 I was convinced that I would go with those on my 1ton swap on my YJ.
Bout to get a set for my jk 44 front end. Got dw as well but only over bumps over 50 mph
Damn Ben! Gettin skinny! Haven’t stopped by since summer time I guess? TH-cam shadowbanned you from my feed lol lookin good dude!
You lost weight just in time for thanksgiving! Cheers
Probably gained 10lbs today! Happy thanksgiving!
Happy thanksgiving guys!
Can you guys do an update video on the ball joint delete and how they're holding up?
Thank you for the marriage pun made my day cass said shut up. You two work well together
WTF dude, I havent seen in a while, hjad to check if it was still you.. you ET skinny man
Thanks man! Wanted to get down below 200 before hitting the gym and installing some muscle lol.
Very informative. Tip: click on 'tools' symbol in upper right corner and adjust playback speed to max (1.75x) . You will save minutes of your life to put towards doing the job. Didn't have any problems following instruction & doesn't sound like a chipmunk. Good luck!
Awesome vid glad to see these are available for the D44
Best decision I’ve ever made was American Iron Ball Joint Deletes!
Kinda wish i had gone with these in my new axle. Will probably go to them when the ball jpints start wearing.
I'm probably not the only comment, but to complete the swap, you should do a DIY alignment (toe in, toe out) and then center your steering wheel. Without disconnecting any rods, it probably didn't move much; however, I noticed a little left bias when steering straight.
Steering wheel was already off center, we need to weld up a new drag link since we are out of adjustment from the axle swap. It did not change alignment at all.
thanks great video all my answers. my next replacement absolutely 👍🏻
5:40 I was wondering what those were! Those are pretty cool.
Wow Ben you lost a lot of weight Good for you
14:40 14:40 hey i miss seeing you in the videos!!!
Hey Ben, I’ve been watching your show for a long time now and I’ve learned alot Thankyou. If you ever want a Jeep to work on for one of your shows I would drop mine off with you because I can’t figure it out and I’m about done with it. It’s a 2012 MW3 version and I love it but it never has steered properly!! P.S i live close ish I think
Great vid as alway. I bought the Teraflex adjustable balljoints about a yr and a half ago and already having issues keeping them tight(they're adjustable) think im about to pull the trigger on these....
Thats funny I was going to say a bit joke too but didn't want to be rude. Lol 😆 great video. Never got to run into you in NC. Love the channel. That Ls sounds good. Got an old 4 banger in my yj. Been thinking of a 6 but that 8 sounds good.
Fire extinguisher is important to BUt lets
Lift the jeep higher it hurting my back. Seeing yall hunch
Gotta raise the roof truss! Not an easy job haha
Face time with your kid was cool!!
Most mechanics I've spoken to, say that bj deletes are insane. The vehicle was never designed to have the wheels mounted like that and need regular ball joints!
Never heard of ball joint deletes!!! I just ordered teraflex hd ball joints for about the same price. Well I’ll see how they hold up and once they take a shit I’m gonna get these
14:20 bwaaaahahahaha!!!! True story! I'm dead. LOL Great detailed vid! Subbed
Yeah! LJ content!
BJ delete....get married....now that is funny....LOL
the old C clamps . i meen 50s or 60s c clamps. work with a bigger scoket over the BJ. just sayin .. funny he know what a the name of the pickle fork ..
Shoot, I just installed some terraflex joints....
Did the lift actually bend the lower links of the 4 link? Maybe it's an optical illusion, but they sure look crooked right where the lift pads are against them. probably better to lift by the frame.
Ok ... you sold me. Ordered a set today. Any chance we'll be seeing this upgrade on the JT?
Ok. You’ve convinced me
Never replace ball joints again . . . Haha. I'm 68 years old and I'm replacing them on my Jeep Wrangler TJ at 130K miles and I've never had to replace ball joints on a truck before in my life and I doubt I will ever do it again. If these had been greased properly for the life of them I might not be replacing them now. Ive done a lot of wheel bearings though. Ive never seen these delete kits or I might have at least looked into them first. They LOOK like ball joints
Ben’s lookin slim!
Great video you guys!
I think you said these work on a Jeep CJ. I don't find that listed on their website.
They are releasing a CJ version later near Christmas time. The cj uses a different style/size joint
Ben, hope your hand heals up soon. That sucks.
Thanks! It was pretty bad the first week but it’s nice to be back in the shop!
Jeepers... that hoist on the control arms seems iffy...😁
Man I never realized how much Sweden looks like Oklahoma.
Very similar characteristics 😂
Oh yeah
Heard that.
So no special tools or ball joint press cups?
Says this is a year old, how are they holding up? I heard they get noisy after a while, any feedback? I need to do ball joints on my JK and am looking at these. I live in Colorado so we get all kinds of weather and elements.
👍
I wonder why you didn’t get dynatrac ball joints with the pr44
They are great & rebuildable in place
It was too expensive at the time, the twins were just about to be born when I broke the rubi 44
Spicer ball joints and u- joints all the way
UJoints yes. Balljoints no, lol. On a stock jeep sure. 37s+ no way
🤔🤔 Did she stop feeding you is that why you were biting your hand? 🤔🤔
I was going to I get some Synergy ball joints when I had to replace my OEM joints but I'm glad I decided against them even though I'm only running 33s on my JK. I have the Teraflex ball joints now and I was wondering if you have an opinion or have heard of any issues with them?
Just get married…good one lol
14:19 that aint no lie 😅
Are there any disadvantages with not being able to grease the ball joint deletes? These seem similar to dynatrac hd ball joints, difference is you can grease dynatracs.
They are Teflon lined so no need for grease. People who have been running them for 5+ years haven’t had any issues, some of those are in salt states as well.
@@JKGearandGadgets Good to know. Thanks!
Great video! Are they available for classic(Live Axle) Land Rover Defenders?
Not currently. He is working on some IFS applications, but no idea on a timeframe for those
Pahahahahaha!!!!!! BJ delete, just get married! Oh man, glad I wasn't drinking something when I heard that.
What is the brand name you installed?
American iron offroad.
Do you have a discount code for these
I don’t know. getting Married seems a little more expensive that 500 bucks, gotta get a house, kids, school stuff and pets😂😂
Hey! Recently discovered your channel and have enjoyed going through (very) many of your videos.
Curious...on your front axle shaft, that red "ball" looking thing just before your brakes...what is that and what's the purpose?
If you have a video about it, please share the link with me.
Thank you!!
They are RCV axle shafts. It’s an entire shaft replacement that is made of chromoly steel (much stronger metal), and moves away from a ujoint to a CV (constant velocity joint).
They are much stronger, and unlike a Ujoint they have the same strength even at a turned angle. They are pretty pricey, but warrantied against breaks, and once you start off-roading fairly hard then axle shafts are a much needed upgrade.
I think I go over them a little bit in this video, but rcv has great information on their website. th-cam.com/video/PiBmwah_mdQ/w-d-xo.html
Hey...Jk G&G.....
Can u diy a template for half doors??
So i dont have to spend 2g's.....haha
I wish! It would be nice to have a diy kit for some
So, I know the odds of my question getting answered is slim to none, but are there any ball joint deleted I can use on my tie rod and drag link or will that break them?
Ben, are you on Atkins?haha
Do you know if I can install a Sparten locker in my 87 Comanche metric ton option Dana 44 ( with TracLok) instead of clutches?? Desperate to know. Thanks Dandahermit
I’m honestly not too sure. I would call up spartan or torq lockers
Awosme video will they work on a gladiator
Yes they sell a JL/JT version
A Mercedes W220 221 210 all go through ball joints like oil changes HELP !! do or can they exist for Benz ?
Not yet
have you ran into any noise issues? I have heard of noise when they get dirty.
Curious, what wheels are those on the LJ? Love the videos btw
Mickey Thompson classics that we painted
@@JKGearandGadgets thank you!
I noticed that you lifted the jeep from the lower control arms, genuinely wanted to know is that safe to do on a scissor lift like this?
Her jeep is light, and the suspension can handle it
I would get 15k miles on my LJ D44, it was a 1977 F150 D44. Did you run spacers on that axles that could have put extra leverage on those ball joints?
No spacers on this axle.
By the way, what are you doing to lose weight? I’ve noticed in the last year you have drop significant size. Hope you’re healthy as well. Hope that’s not the reason.
Less stress, about 3 gallons of water a day, eggs from our chickens, walking up and down to the shop about 45 times each day lol. Mostly it’s just healthy eating and staying busy!
How do alignments work with the ball joint deletes?
The same as before.
How are you liking the green label tires so far
So far amazing! Granted I only have 4 off-road trips on them, but I’ve put over 2k street miles on them and they have no visible wear. They grip like crazy offroad
Do they have these for the Gladiator? I think the 39s under my diesel are near end of life at 25000 miles and id love to one and done this
Yes
Alright mine must be crap bc my jeep is all over the road. Had to turn abs+esc off completely just to even drive without cleaning the ditches out. Can't make major correction without potential unintended lane changes. Any ideas
Torqued everything to spec? They can take a little to break in, but what’s your caster spec?
@JK Gear and Gadgets everything is torque properly. I'm going to run it by the alignment shop. And see what they say. Any advice on what to tell them. It's a 2012 jku non rubi. Got a email I can send you the results and get your opinion
should or do the bolts ever need to be replaced for stress wear on the deletes ?
Bolts don’t ever need changed unless someone you manage to break one. The nylock nuts should be replaced if you ever remove them since the nylock looses strength once removed
ok so what are the down sides to these for a JK that is 50% street and 50% trail?
I wouldn’t say there is. Honestly every jeep should have these lol
Where did you get that light bracket?
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