Upgrading the Jeep JL/ JT ball joints! How to replace ball joints on a Jeep

Death wobble plaguing your jeep? upgraded the track bar, steering, control arms? still having issues? Very well could be your ball joints. FCA/ DANA redesigned the axles for the new JL/ JT and that included the ball joints. Because of this, the only company that provides ball joints... is DANA. The stock ball joints have plastic internals, which will lead to rapid failure. After almost 3 years, DANA finally released a proper ball joint (don't get me started, these should of been the design from the start). Upgrading the plastic internals for metal. They also added a grease fitting to prolong the life of the joints. We had already replaced one half of the ball joints with the OEM version. You were able to move the studs by hand from the box. These new ones YOU CANNOT! After swapping these in, the death wobble has stopped in our sport JLU. Enjoy the video and the install!
In this video I show you how you can install a set of new ball joints in your Jeep JL or JT! its easy and requires just a handful of tools! If you have questions, please ask!
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[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Thanks for the shout out, guys!👊🏻 The "sleeve" in the top of the knuckle is actually your camber sleeve. I've heard there's going to be different variations coming out so that you can dial in camber if you so choose. Also, I picked up a ball joint adapter kit. It has a couple different braces specifically for solid axles, so it's a lot easier to press your ball joint in straight. Glad these joints are FINALLY available, but I agree. THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN OEM! Great vid as always, guys!!👊🏻🤘🏻

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Yea... I was already in the Instal.. I didn’t want to go to the store again 😂. That is actually cool... ability to adjust camber without fancy ass ball joints... I dig it. I’m sure I’ll be hearing it from a handful of clowns... “stop whining” 🙄 Facts are facts... oem should of been metal on metal.. sure... don’t include the grease fitting... but plastic DONT BELONG in ball joints... unless they gonna be $100 to swap all 4.... oem joints... right now... $285 for 2... Glad to shout you out... u have a great channel man!

[@JustinKingOffroad]

mistakes happen, hell i've done it... tip... to get the unit bearing off put the brake rotor back on backwards with a couple lug nuts loose. use it as a slide hammer and it'll pop right off. also when removing the steering links, put the nut on till it is flush with the top of the thread and wack it with your orange dead blow. less risk of smashing the threads and ruining the end! keep on keeping on man!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Ahhhh now Thts an idea... 🤔 I like it! Will have to use tht tip in the future... I was thinking of just refilming parts of the video... but dammit... we have busy lives and don’t have time for tht.. figured we will just make it a learning point... be transparent 🤷‍♂️ Appreciate you as always Justin! Thanks again for the tips!

[@ScottsOutWest]

F’in mint! I suspect after 25k miles, 37’s, and a LOT of off-road abuse, I’m due for a new set. Another awesome video! Keep up with the great content.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thanks man! The encouragement definitely helps keeping the content flowing! 😂😂😂👌👌👌

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

U have death wobble yet? 😂

[@chrisjones2252]

I feel the same way. Dana spicer did so great upgrading the 3rd gen D44 to fall so short with shotty ball joints. Keep up the great videos.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thanks brother... I’m just glad there is finally a fix for em.. I still wish they would have done locking hubs over the fab thou 😬 Always appreciate your friend!

[@markcarpenter3600]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD Wranglers don't meet the U.S. CAFE standards so there is a fine payed for every one produced. The hubs had to automatically disconnect to get the MPG down as low as possible, that wouldn't happenwith switchable hubs.

[@royburnham100]

Found this video very helpful. Was a little apprehensive about taking out the drive shafts and pressing out the ball joints but after seeing your video, I had the confidence to try it out. No issues thanks to your tips in the video. Thank You!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Always happy to hear it! 🙌🙌 awesome job my friend!

[@UpNorth73]

Helped me a lot - thanks 🙏🏽 thanks from a German JLer whose dealer sucked in giving the right solutions 🤬

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I trust the dealer service department about as far as I can throw my JL 😂 Having deathwobble issues?

[@UpNorth73]

JL LIFE OFFROAD it’s beginning to have problems with dumb oscillations. No DW yet. But after the recall service it wasn’t fixed. So I checked everything if the nuts are tight. They are. Only thing what was left were the ball joints 🤷🏻‍♂️ very thankful for your video. In case of change - you showed me how

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ it’s about easy install... just need the tools 😬 lemme know how things progress... or if u have questions

[@UpNorth73]

JL LIFE OFFROAD thanks pal 🤜🤛

[@jdsrcs8061]

I think it was FCA penny pinchers made that call and cut Dana out of the conversation. Dana knew it was a bad call and produced them anyway so they would be available when the plastic crap started failing. Good vid bro!!! Lets go wheel.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Though I would agree FCA made the final call.. I really have a hard time justifying it taking dana 2.5 years to put out the better part.. even if it was a ‘time exclusive’ company like dana should have the fortitude to not bow to every demand... it’s their name on the part... and good possibility this is what’s causing a lot of the DW for jl owners... As long as the masses remain quiet... this is the type of stuff tht continues 🤷‍♂️ But thanks for watching my friend! I’m always down to wheel!

[@Jeep.Generation]

Nice upgrade. Good Step by Step.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thanks buddy... super excited there are finally real ball joints for this damn thing

[@TaskForceOffroad]

Great video there's not a lot of good balljoint videos this was awesome!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thanks brother... having misty record makes things WAY BETTER! Always appreciate your support!

[@jeffreyhamilton920]

Good explanation of tool proper use

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

It can be confusing for someone using first time 😂 Chris Fix always knocks it out of the park and does hella better then me! Thanks for the support friend 🙌🙌🙌

[@jeffreyhamilton920]

Well explained on use of the tool

[@patandjessicasjeepadventur3227]

What a great video thank you again also let Misty know she looks amazing Stay safe you guys

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

She will see 🙌😂 she reads all the comments 🙌 thanks pat! We really appreciate you! Stay safe yourself!!

[@mistyjllo183]

Pat E thank you friend ☺️

[@realbob6669]

Love your shirt. I vote for you next campaign even if from Canada. Pizza is universal anyways!!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

😂 I’m for pizza on every family’s pizza.... and beer 🙌😂

[@ToddGajewski]

Great video, as usual! Keep up the content, we need it during theses difficult times. Hope your family is well!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thanks friend.. doing our best tryna keep the 1 a week on track... schedules are getting a little twisted! Thanks for watching... thanks for the support! Stay safe!

[@Linda_Cosita]

Can I take my jk to yall so you can help.. yall are just right up the road from me lol. I'm in the south valley! Keep up the good work!

[@shockerracing]

Great info and vid! Hopefully by the time I need them there will be some better options.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Lmao.. these are a huge upgrade over the oem ones my friend.

[@shockerracing]

JL LIFE OFFROAD you didn’t sound too happy that these were the “upgrade”

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

ShockerRacing - Mojito Jeep x Neon Gladiator JT I wasnt happy with the oem having plastic parts... it taking 2.5 yrs for legit ball joints... let me be clear.. these are quality ball joints... wasn’t happy spending $285 replacing oem for oem.. wasn’t happy been dealing with deathwobble since October... these should have been stock... and lemme be clear... we PAID for these.

[@jasondevereaux3369]

🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@rickm4295]

Its a great time to get pesky repairs and upgrades done. Im thinking of doing my rear springs myself

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I mean.. Thts like 80% of owning a jeep 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 swapping one longer springs??

[@chrisjones2252]

Well, looks like I know what I will be upgrading soon. Thanks. Great video.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thank you for watching! We are happy to have finally eliminated the death wobble... 🙌😂 appreciate you!

[@GTGenVoodoo]

Excellent video my friend. I personally wouldn't hit the tie rod end threads with a metal hammer. You had a great dead blow hammer right beside you. Keep up the great work... looks like mine are next.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Yea... lol... yea... definitely should of used a better way to unseat tht stud. What I love about YT... makes me a better mechanic 😂

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

And thanks for watching brother 🙌 appreciate u!

[@mistyjllo183]

JL LIFE OFFROAD I believe I did mention keeping the castle nut on the stud at some point...🤔

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

MISTY JLLO I have no memory of this place

[@ati573]

Glad you didn't die, ty for pointing it out. My dad taught me e to always stick the rim under whatever vehicle I work on.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

A ti my dad was a master mechanic when i was younger... never taught me tht one... 🤔 or maybe I just don’t remember....

[@ati573]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD besides death wobble. Did it male any noises or did ypu feel any movement on breaking or over bigger type bumps. . I've replaced everything but those and I'm getting a, on occasion a noise on breaking. And what's your opinion on the power stop z36 brakes and rotors. I'm installing them next weekend on mime and the pedal commander and the orical bi led lights. But I'm thinking I might need to do what ypu just did to yours

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

A ti power stop... heart good things about them. So last time misty had a pop noise in the front end.... it was her stock steering. Pedal commander unit looks sweet... I have the hikeit. I need to do my review video on that one soon

[@ati573]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD awesome looking forward to the review

[@JustinKingOffroad]

here we are a year later and I have a sudden and unexpected shimmy hitting bumps on the passenger side of the jeep. doesn't go full on wobble, but it's there... gonna be at a friends today and we're gonna start doing a big multi-point inspection for pre-summer fun and see if my ball joints are loose. if so... i've already looked at the spicer ones that you have lol!!!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

U have stock steering linkage still don’t u??

[@RealityCheckGA]

Great Video. Thanks for Making and Sharing it.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

💯! And thank you for taking time out of ur day to watch! Means a lot brother 😂🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@ProjectXJ]

I just did Synergy ball joints on my XJ when I did C-gussets. The OEM ones were surprisingly still good after 23 years and 135k miles. I took the opportunity to upgrade them when doing the gussets.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Lol Thts good to hear.... the stock jl ball joints are junk.... dynatrac just released theirs.... at $650 😐 wtf lol

[@ProjectXJ]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD mine were reasonable at $200.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

The ones I installed in this video were 400... still to much imho

[@JLURBilletSilverMetallic]

Thanks for the video , very informative...but at the same time Mo ...I missed alot of what you said about the death wobble.. because Misty is very distracting..lol very useful video bro..

[@mistyjllo183]

I was feeling very useful...😂

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Lol! If it wasn’t for her.. the video would of been stale 😂😂😂

[@OffroadChefs]

Another awesome install video! Great Job guys!Subscribed to Napalm JL lol 😂 just because reminds me of Napalm Death that i used to listened to back highschool 90’s. Anyways i will check them out :)

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thanks buddy! We were super happy to finally get a set of quality ball joints in! Misty has been needing some since October! 😂 He doing great on his channel! U will enjoy! Hope u doing well my friend

[@casey197930]

6:36 "might be stuck on there" 6:39 mallet appears 🤣👍🏼

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

It’s coming off one way or another 😂

[@hectorserrano7703]

Excellent video thank you for making it. You guys are the best.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

No! You the best! Appreciate you always watching! U are amazing brother 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@hectorserrano7703]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD I'll always follow you guys great content

[@davidjandron1196]

Great Video, Thank You! Keep 'em coming and Stay Healthy!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thank you! And will do! Thanks for spending the time watching! 🙌

[@kevinchristofora9367]

Awesome, good job! Super helpful! You two are giving me the courage to tackle this myself. When you sign off... and end it.... you should the run out the video with the "putting everything back together" for the other kind of people who cant work in reverse". :-)

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

You can do it! Just take ur time and do one step at a time!!! 😂🙌🙌🙌 I’d watch a video 10 times before I even started tearing into a project I was unfamiliar with. The decision to not include it was more so a youtube analytic issue...

[@Venom-kq5xz]

Wow that axle shaft looked worn. I need to get some of that brake cleaner for my chemical shelf. Another thing, Dana should know Wrangler owners hit the trails, add weight to their jeeps and just overall have fun so yes they should’ve done a bit more research. O well, hopefully the other company’s come out with some better ones. I will take your advise with the safety check that if I’m jacking up the Jeep to rest it on the jack stands and not let the jack still be the primary holder. I’ve been under my Jeep enough and other vehicles and fortunately haven’t had the vehicle come down on me. Awesome video as always!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Oh, dana knew... they just didn’t care... dynatrac should be releasing some badass ball joints here soon... I was emailing them about em.. they said they were ready to sell... I told em I wanted to buy a set.. they stopped replying to me..., 😂😂😂

[@pauls2182]

Enjoyed this vid. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Glad to hear it! Thank you for watching!

[@yogi5835]

Dude great video, so when you replace your axles you should maybe go with RCV performance Axles. One time replacement. Don't worrie about the jackstands, at least you had some.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

We actually have plans to upgrade her to dana 44s hopefully this year... we have some chromos to replace them... see how them hold up... we do have rcv in my jeep...

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thanks for watching! 🙌

[@jasonf1340]

Thanks for the video you guys are great

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

You are welcome! And thank you for always watching! 🙌

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

Just subscribed, good work man...

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thanks brother glad to have you with the channel!

[@markcarpenter3600]

I'm using the Dynatrac rebuildable all metal ball joints, so far so good. If for some reason they do go bad, you can rebuild them without pressing them out again.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thats awesome, but weren't available when mine needed replaced

[@roygrisham7663]

Synergy makes replacement heavy duty ball joints for the JL

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I try to avoid synergy …. I’d recommend dynatrac or those American ironwork ball joint deletes

[@derekpb6394]

Hey.... Long post... Sorry ;) Glad you mention the jack stand/tire/jack...and the safety of that. I remember your comment on another video of a car falling on a person you knew. A error that's potentially not recoverable. Ok hitting the hammer directly vs using a block of wood? Make sure no on hits the bread peddle (maybe cut 2x4 in there just incase) First time I'd seen that type of zerk fitting... The bottom one be Leary of stuff settling in there ... Wonder if you can swap to another type. Maintenance removing surface rust great thought... Maybe light coat of ... Oil or rust-o-lum (sp?) paint?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Ooof... a lot to unpack here... 😂 Yes... mistakes happen.. I more so got ahead of myself thinking about the video... and planning what I was gonna be doing... i could of refilmed. But.... decided I’d bite the bullet and show my mistake... will help me remember next time.. and let’s people know I’m a straight shooter... Despite the mistake... I am redundant with safety measures... and HATE being underneath a jeep without tires on

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

So hammer hitting the knuckle... I’m fine with that... the steering.... I probably should of hit the knuckle there... not the stud... 🤔 one thing I love about YT... even thou I’m the one making videos.. I learn a lot from people who watch... honestly... love it

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Bottom grease fitting... a sharp 90degree firing may fit... I would need to look... I assumed a regular fitting would of hit the u joint... as it sits now... I’ll need to pull the axle shaft to grease... which ain’t a bad thing... helps me keep things maintained

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

So when I did reassemble her stuff... I actually used a thin layer of lithium grease on the mounting surfaces... wasn’t sure how it would turn out... so I didn’t mention it in video... I didn’t want to tel people to do something tht would have little effect on the problem.. figured I’d try it first...

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Did I get it all? 😂😂😂 thanks for watching friend! I appreciate your input! I’ll cut the hammer section out.. add a note to the description... so somebody don’t follow suite

[@josegarciaatencio7274]

Very informative! Just what I was looking for. Now I just need more tools lol

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Awesome! Tools are always a great investment!

[@groberts1980]

I'd be curious to see a quick update to this one now that aftermarket ball joints seem to be available. I'm looking at Synergy ball joints for Devon's JT right now.

[@mrfixit____3651]

Every time I've had death wobble on my xj, when it wasn't the track bar it was the ball joints. I'm installing metal on metal synergy ones next week so I can get more than 6 months out of a set.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Ball joints is a major player in DW... hope they last longer then what ever u been using 😂

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD so I asked this question in general, not trying to be an jerk. Why not do RCV'S?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Rich Farfugnuven we have rcvs in my jeep... the one in this video is my wife’s.. planning on going to dana 44s for the sport... didnt want to pay for rcvs and not use em 🤷‍♂️

[@bobsteger3922]

Great video. I replaced ball joints on my TJ myself. When it comes time to swap my JL ball joints, It's going to the shop. Western Drive Train in Denver only charges $200 for labor for both sides. No brainer.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

😂 the labor is not hard with this... but totally understand what u mean! Just make sure it’s the upgraded ball joints!

[@bobsteger3922]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD I'm hoping that Synergy will come out with some beefy ones.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Bob Steger well... these ones were hella better then the stock ones... granted... only had em in a week! But happy not to have deathwobble any more

[@bobsteger3922]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD In my humble opinion I think the manufacturers are really slow in getting out product for the JL's. The ones you installed are night and day different from stock. And even more important, a happy wife.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Like u said.. happy wife... just saying... synergy didn’t help me out here 😂😂😂 we had been holding out for theirs.. but it just kept getting pushed back...

[@Mickale-Moranis]

Suggest this - whenever I work on something that has a cotter pin, I look to 'logistical' place the hole in a position to have pin installed (the loose end to bend) as well as removed (the head).

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Nice idea 🙌

[@WranglerAddiction]

Nice video guys , very well filmed and put together , did u know before that you had a twisted shaft?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Nope, I mean.. not surprised... we got chromos we need to put in... see how those hold up before we upgrade her axles... Thanks for watching brother.. appreciate you! Your support! And ur time!

[@WranglerAddiction]

JL LIFE OFFROAD nice , are u saapping the axles on heathen? You said long time ago u got 44s off a rubi

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

We have a line on a set of jt axles... mistys tryna figure out if she wants to build those or get something else.

[@WranglerAddiction]

JL LIFE OFFROAD before i found my axles i saw some jt rubi axles but the rear needs modification because of the different brackets , the front bolt right up.

[@TheVtecdelsol]

Finally a new video haha

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Lol. Yea. SRRY it was late this week. It’s been busy this week 🙌😂

[@ericjensen1613]

Not a JL owner...but I have a JK. Still all good info!! 👍

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Lol! Thanks! Who knows... maybe one day u will end up with a jl 😂😂 Burbank even if you don’t... thanks for watching my friend! Means a lot!!!

[@Intentsrig]

Dude, getting my knuckle to separate from the lower ball joint was a huge PITA. When I put the axle in it was easy..this time not so much. I have some Dynatrac's going in!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Tht lower one can be difficult... if the dead blow ain’t working, I’d recommend using a pry bar under the upper knuckle while hammering it still...

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

And them dynatracs are much nicer then these dana ones... wish they were available when I did mine

[@phillyb4588]

Synergy adjustable is the way to go

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

U mean the ones that are still not available?

[@Intentsrig]

Nice. Glad my Ultimate 44 came with those ball joints. We’ll see how long they last.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Should of been the part from factory for all the axles on the JL

[@Intentsrig]

JL LIFE OFFROAD Any idea on the size of the little zerk screw? Just noticed I am missing one! Also what grease gun fitting is that?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

LockNLube Narrow Needle Dispenser www.amazon.com/dp/B0779FK9CZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fm2JEbJRHSFVY As far as the size of the zerk fitting.. in sorry friend... I don’t have tht information for u... Iv failed 😭

[@Intentsrig]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD Thanks! Haha no it's alright. Dana spicer aftermarket customer support line did not know either. Told me their Ball joints are made by another company, his diagram does not go into enough detail to see the zerk size and wouldn't give me the company's number. In fact, all he suggested I do was buy new ball joints. Then he hung up on me. So I just ordered an assortment pack size

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Wow... Thts pretty bad... I called them about my tone ring not being pressed on correctly. They told me return it through the company I bought it from.... I ended up pressing it myself... but was surprised at their customer service

[@bryanfullerton1566]

Love your t-shirt. Pizza one of my favorite foods. Cheese, my only serious addiction.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Ahahah 😂 pizza don’t try to take advantage of me! 😂😂😂

[@danareed1656]

im sorry i upset you but stop talking about me ! lol love the videos thank you!! ps how is the hair regrowing going and when you going to wax again? hehehe

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Lmao! I did thank you at the end 😂🙌 Thanks for watching!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I’m a hairy animal again 😂😂 it was nice for a week.. so soft 😂😂😂

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I don’t know! Y’all turned on my like rabid dogs 😂😂😂

[@travisolander4749]

Nice video! When you did the front passenger side, how did you handle removing the axle shaft with the FAD (front-axle disconnect)? Did you just leave it on? Did the collar or anything fall out, or did you just slide the shaft out?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Iv swapped my fad out for a solid axle shaft piece. You would need to puller the c clip off from the fad box to get the smaller part of the axle out to swap the passenger ball joint

[@groberts1980]

Did you have to take apart the front axle disconnect? In Synergy's video they show that you need to take it apart and slide a collar over to remove the axle shafts. Did I just miss it in this video? I ended up buying Dynatrac ball joints for the JT but haven't replaced the stock ones yet.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Yea… I didn’t In this video as I had already deleted the fad and have a solid axle shaft…. You do need to remove the axle in order to press in the ball joints… the shaft will be in the way

[@jasongolden8438]

I saw a video where the ball joints with Synergy Ball Joints. I think the video was through Exodus at least that’s what I can remember of their video channel.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Those were for a jk.. I know the video ur talking about.. synergy has been saying they gonna release their jl BJ since October.... 🤷‍♂️ dynatrac says they are close to releasing a their set... I’m really wanting those for the other jeep

[@jasongolden8438]

JL LIFE OFFROAD I purchased a 2018 jl here a few months back. It’s the unlimited sport wrangler.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I hope u love it as much as I do! 🙌

[@jasongolden8438]

JL LIFE OFFROAD absolutely, will love it even more when I am able to modify

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thts a true statement 😂

[@michaelhalstead64]

Interesting Mr. Mo. I've had death wobble start out of nowhere. I've checked everything. now you have me wondering.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Same for Mistys jeep, testing the old ones on the jeep, they seemed fine. Nothing that should of caused DW. Misty has upgraded everything under her front end, BJ were the only stock part left. However we couldn't really do much as nobody had aftermarket ball joints. Synergy keeps saying they are coming, but they were saying December last year back in October. We were getting tired of waiting. These were a huge upgrade and fix the DW. However I will not shy away from saying this should of been the original design from Dana and FCA. If you swap em, and it helps. Let me know will you? im curious about these stock ball joints causing so much DW for so many people and nobody being able to figure it out.

[@michaelhalstead64]

JL LIFE OFFROAD I was keeping an eye out for the synergy ones too. I agree, they should have come that way. I don’t feel it’s something we should have to upgrade on 60k vehicles. You made the install look easy but it might be a little out of my comfort level. I might have to find a friend to help. I’ll let you know. Also.... I need info on axles. I think I saw you had a twisted one. I’m going to regear and trying to decide if worth doing upgrades shafts. And if so, which ones. Thanks dude. Stay safe.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

No worries man... I always encourage people to do their own work... but ever push it 😂 Sadly the market for this part will continue to be lacking... every company we called... all said there is no immediate plans on producing the ball joints.. from past experiences... dana has lousy customer service... they just refer u to whoever sold them to u... 😂

[@cosmokenney]

did that maddox press come with the cups needed, or did you have to buy the add on cup kit?

[@Gunmetalbluejeeptjs]

Hey awesome video ! Very thorough ! , what grease gun attachment is that , thanks

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Dammit! Ur right... should of talked about that a little more. Well here is the link to what I used Tooluxe 61077L Grease Gun and Lubrication Accessory Kit | Zerk Fittings | Multi-Function www.amazon.com/dp/B002RMMXG8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_sb1FEb6ZMP79S

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thanks for watching Sean! Appreciate the support!

[@Gunmetalbluejeeptjs]

JL LIFE OFFROAD awesome thanks !

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

sean glad to help! 🙌🙌🙌

[@sinepari9160]

Haven't been watching your vids so I apologize... are those rubicon axles? disregard, I see 'sport' in the details.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

😂🙌 it’s all good my friend...

[@taraaaron1242]

I put these in back in 21 of December. And after the rubicon trail. They need to be replaced again. Huh. What's your thoughts of the delet kit from American iron 🤔

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Actually what I plan on swapping in after I get my money out of these lol

[@rockhumper8843]

I’d recommend carli ball joints ......super beefy ....American made ....and a fast lifetime replacement..... meaning you call them .....you get your ball joint then send the damaged ones back ....they are that good and worth every penny....driving with a bad ball joint can get you dead quick if they fail at the wrong time or place... just my two cents

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Do they have them for the JL? I know literally nobody had them when I put these in

[@TheVtecdelsol]

Mo, where you bought that shirt! I want one please

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I’m not to sure? Misty bought for my birthday 1 year.

[@kurtmccormick1730]

So Mo, now 4 years later how did these joints hold up for Misty and would you buy them again? Thanks for your reply

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Dana ball joints are junk. We have swapped in dynatrac. The stem on the new Dana’s snapped clean off

[@kurtmccormick1730]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD thanks so much! We get so much from your videos thanks for responding

[@embarkwholesale7983]

Does the 2020 JLUR have the upgraded ball joints stock??

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

No, I’m hoping fca mans up and orders the change in the axle... but as of right now... they have not

[@embarkwholesale7983]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD thx for taking the time to answer man

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Embark Wholesale absolutely, the least I can do after u spent ur time to watch the video! Soooo THANK YOU!

[@guycarroll5366]

Can you give a update on the new ball joints

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

So far, no issues. I will say this... dynatrac makes a better quality ball joint for the JL. But it’s a little more expensive

[@shockerracing]

How have these upgraded ball joints held up for you guys?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Haven’t had to replace em yet. But was also the only option available when I needed to replace…

[@shockerracing]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD I’ve been looking at the Teraflex ones for the Gladdy.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I want to buy the steel knuckles from Reid and slap In some ball joint deletes or dynatrac BJs

[@jpk0612]

Great video! Think I will just change mine preemptively as I am running larger tires as well. Just wondering how many miles are on the Jeep and what tire size? And that is a dana 44 correct?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

We have 2 jl’s on the channel.. this one in this video.. is our sport.. also sport axles. Our rubicon is still on stock ball joints.. though I’m wanting to change them out also... the sport gets driven twice as much.

[@fvasque1]

How are those ball joints holding up? My Dana upgraded ball joints have weakend within 2 months! What to do....

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

They are holding up fine... when these go out... I’m gonna install a ball joint eliminator kit. Dynatrac has the best ball joints for the jl right now

[@toolmaker5150]

Knocked it outa the park again ! I see those MTR’s in there , yea buddy ! Dumb question: on greasable ball joints, u joints and steering linkages, If they are sealed, why is periodic greasing required ? Does it leak out past the seals over time ? Thanks again !

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

As the ball joints and TRE flex offroading... it will force out grease out of the boot. another’s reason its only a matter of time before the joint starts getting dust.. dirt and other foreign bodies in it... adding new grease helps push those out of joint... prolonging the life of the joint. Make sense? Lol it’s early. And I’m drinking coffee.... if not just respond with. ?...... I’ll do a better job

[@toolmaker5150]

Perfect ! Thanks for answering, seems you try to reply to everyone. That’s really cool.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I do my best 😂😂 least I can do for every one who invest their time into our channel!

[@robo5972]

My rotor retaining bolt is on there good! I stripped the bolt and now I can’t get it out. Anybody else have this happen? Do you think I could take a torch to them and then use a screw remover bit? I used some antisieze spray and they still don’t come out! Ugh! I had to put everything back together, order spares and now I need to wait for those to come in before I either weld a bolt on top of try torching... any advice appreciated!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Not a fun task for sure… 😬 u have the right idea… heat… anti seize and spot welding a bolt on. U can always try sticking a larger torx head in it as well

[@usmcculp]

What size socket for the ball joint castle nuts, you skipped that one in the video

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

🤔 should be a 22

[@jasondevereaux3369]

How do you know??

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Iv worked on JKs... 🤙🤙🤙 😂😂😂😂

[@mistyjllo183]

JL's Jk beso I used tiny tools to pull the part out of the unit bearing! 🤣

[@jasondevereaux3369]

You guys would be handy to have around👍👍😁😁

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

😂😂😂

[@fvasque1]

Does the steering knuckle spacer on top ball joint sit flush on bottom after you torque the top ball joint?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Yes, ur not the first person to have this problem... I suggest tightening the top up to hold it in place before u start torquing it per spec... Tht make sense?

[@fvasque1]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD got it, there's currently a gap between the spacer and steering knuckle. I'll have to redo the torque. Thanks for the quick reply and for doing what you do!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

🙌🙌🙌

[@SurvivalElite1]

Do you know if the 2020 JL still has the plastic part ball joints?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Does ur jeep have the fad? (Front axle disconnect??) if u do... u have the crappy ball joints. Dynatrac just finished theirs.. HUGE upgrade over these dana parts

[@SurvivalElite1]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD Thanks, yeah if my steering gets any looser I may have to upgrade. Mine is a tiny bit sloppy so I can live with it for now. I drove a new 2019 that was so loose it was like driving a 1960 truck with the big steering wheel and no power steering. Shame on FCA for putting out such bad steering.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Yea... they dropped the ball with a bit in the steering.. 😬😬😬

[@khaleelbritto5738]

What brand is that breaker bar that expands?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Pittsburg... harbor freight tool

[@dimondelite9550]

Im sure someone already asked, but how have these held up thus far?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

They have held up. But I recommend going with the dynatrac ball joints… rebuildable and you can grease it from the side… meaning you don’t have to pull an axle shaft to grease the lower one

[@jasondevereaux3369]

Feel like such a Guinea pig. Lol. Video seemed flawless...compared to some installs I've seen. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤔🤔😪😪

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

To be fair sir... the AMOUNT OF RUST UNDER UR JEEP.... enough u sink the titanic....

[@jasondevereaux3369]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD minimal rust.... don't know what ur talking about👌

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

JL's Jk 😂🖕

[@jayhernandez6812]

What is the front torque for drag link and tire rod for jeep wrangler sport jl?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

We did an install video on it... if I remember correctly... 90lbs on the TRE and 55 on the clamps

[@wyomtnmank.w.9532]

What happens if they were installed with the top one on bottom and the bottom one on top? That’s how my shop installed em. Will there be any Ill effects?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Hmmm..... My biggest concern would be the zerk fittings clearing the drive shaft... u may be able to swap em if u do have issues... I’m pretty sure the size of top and bottom (ball joints) are the same 🤔

[@wyomtnmank.w.9532]

JL LIFE OFFROAD Thanks for the reply man!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Yea of course, sorry for the delay thou... Iv been wild busy lately 😬😬😬

[@juanticimo]

PIZZA PARTY!!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Damn straight! A real party!

[@wildwoody20]

we can't stop my jeep wandering to the right have had many shops try everything. they say i need to put a adjustable ball joint on ones side to get it to drive straight what do you think ? i have a 2018 JL with only 12,000 miles on it and i have the 2 inch mopar lift with 37 cooper sst pro tires. should i do a adjustable track bar first ot do what everyone is telling and go with a adjustable ball joint ?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

The stock ball joints are trashy... but there are currently no adjustable BJ for the JL... if u are wondering... it’s likely ur alignment is wonky... have they shown u the alignment print out sheet?? Thts where I would start... (after making sure everything was right)

[@wildwoody20]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD yes we have had very good alignment shops do good alignments and give me print outs. I was told the alignment was spot on and there's a problem else where

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

What steering do U have in the jeep? I’d like to see ur print out... [e-mail] Not saying ur ball joints are fine... but I’m teling u there are no currently adjustable ball joints to add camber... Also lift info?

[@brianmyers5322]

Lol I saw it

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Hmmmm.... what did u see???

[@brianmyers5322]

Didn't lower the jack.. at least not on video.. 😂😂

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Brian Myers kinda what I figured lol i

[@JohnBamban]

I give you "1" like

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

My hero! 😘🙌😂 Thanks for watching brother!

[@mikehoffman3690]

Parts should not wear out that fast. 🤨

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Dude..... u are telling ME 😂 no excuse NO EXCUSE for this

[@joshualuk]

Anything to make a buck, fail at safety of the customer.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Pretty much...

[@Ihavetopoop718]

Why did you detatch the unit bearing from the axle shaft? Seems like extra work. Just pull it out together.

[@xxBLKSNXxx]

Can ball joints appear fine but really be bad? Strugglign with DW in my 2021 JL with only 9k miles, replaced most of the suspension and still have it.. :(

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Yea, the stock ball joints are pretty poorly designed… as you saw in this video… the ball joints did not look bad from a normal wear and tear perspective… but after replacing them…. Fixed the DW issue 100%