How to install the Ball Joint Delete kit from American Iron Off Road! JK Dana 30/44

Running big tires can reek havoc on your ball joints. I've had enough. Time for a better solution!
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Kit for Jeep Dana 44 or Dana 30 Axles: americanironoffroad.com/produ...

[@AramatAdventures]

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.

[@Blubicon]

Yup, make sure to read the installation instructions thoroughly =)

[@jeremy8715]

Your video is the first one that explains what the ballpoint delete is in comparison to the normal balljoints.

[@Blubicon]

Thank you!

[@r0mulyni2]

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

[@Blubicon]

Glad it helped!

[@matthewhartley5930]

I will go to these when my HD ball joints go out. Great video Dave!👍🏻

[@gwkdad]

NiCe to see the common sense of putting the tires under the jeep for safety!

[@Blubicon]

Heck yeah!

[@StormbornJKU]

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!

[@Blubicon]

Thank you so much!

[@jessereeves1504]

Fantastic video man , I just got these for my 99 xj . Great explanation of everything brotha 🤘 appreciate this video so much

[@Blubicon]

Thanks! Follow up video with full review coming soon.

[@BPJeep]

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.

[@Blubicon]

Yes Josh is constantly improving his design.

[@stevegmag]

Does this need an angled press cup? I bought one for my TJ to match the angle on the BJ ear of the C.

[@Blubicon]

For my D44 I did not need an angled cup.

[@AngelRodriguez111]

Did you ever try adjusting the TF ball joints? They claim you can adjust the tension if they ever start to give you slop.

[@Blubicon]

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.

[@Doubletap788]

Do you lose fine adjustment to your caster and camber?

[@Blubicon]

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.

[@DumbCarGuy]

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?

[@Blubicon]

Yup, rebuildable.

[@isaiahorten101]

Good video thinking about doing this to my f350 any pro or cons ? How are they holding up?

[@Blubicon]

They are holding up perfectly. Josh makes an amazing product. I am super happy.

[@taraaaron1242]

So how do you like them. Do they make noises. Did they help the steering

[@Blubicon]

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.

[@TheTurbogixxer]

How are the ball joint deletes doing today? Are they holding up as expected?

[@Blubicon]

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.

[@casey3057]

Well done 🍺🍺

[@Blubicon]

Thank you!

[@jeremy8715]

How has the steering improved?

[@Blubicon]

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.

[@ortizjro87]

Good vid

[@Blubicon]

Hey man, thank you!

[@jimmyvalhalla1939]

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!!

[@Blubicon]

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.

[@jasonburger3085]

What kind of ball joint press do you have

[@Blubicon]

Rented from O'Reilly. www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/evertough/tools---equipment/rental-tools/rental-tools--ball-joints/d54493ee5b68/rental-tools-evertough-ball-joint-u-joint-press-set/ren1/67045/v/a/130133/automotive-suv-2015-jeep-wrangler?pos=0

[@Blubicon]

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

[@Thexkidd]

I thought maybe a bit of grease first would make it easier. Also I saw someone lube the ball in the top one.

[@Blubicon]

Freezing them helps.

[@BlackAndBlueGarage]

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

[@Blubicon]

Hope so!

[@austinskidgel2690]

Ever get an answer?

[@chellisdodge]

So been a year bro, these still holding up?

[@Blubicon]

I posted a review video to the channel a few months ago. Holding up great! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoeak4FtabmfsJo

[@vwfishingpole]

I don't think you have enough weights on that tire

[@Blubicon]

Haha I don't think so either!

[@Sniperssx]

Please share compnay link thanks that ll save money and service

[@Blubicon]

Just added links, thanks for the head's up!!

[@Sniperssx]

@@Blubicon Thanks a lot