Aftermarket Ball Joints
06-26-2013, 02:28 PM
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Nope. It has been roughly 5000 miles since I installed my lift, 37's, and ball joints and I have had no odd wear issues. Heck about 800 miles after everything was installed I drove from Orange County, CA to Moab doing between 75 and 80mph pretty much the whole way with no issues.
06-26-2013, 03:03 PM
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Some other balljoints to consider are USA Alloy. I went with these and have been happy with the quality. To me they seem comparable to the Synergy ones IMO. You can google and look at the materials used on all of the better quality BJs 
and decide what you want to spend your cash on. The OE ones are junk.
and decide what you want to spend your cash on. The OE ones are junk.
06-26-2013, 04:17 PM
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The Alloy USA joints on my buddy's Jeep were so stiff when first installed that he couldn't even turn the knuckles. With the nuts way loose, it could be steered but wouldn't return to center. We hope they get "broken in" soon....
My Synergy joints went right in 12,000 miles ago and haven't ever given me any grief. No steering problems, no stiffness.
My Synergy joints went right in 12,000 miles ago and haven't ever given me any grief. No steering problems, no stiffness.
06-26-2013, 07:59 PM
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The Alloy USA joints on my buddy's Jeep were so stiff when first installed that he couldn't even turn the knuckles. With the nuts way loose, it could be steered but wouldn't return to center. We hope they get "broken in" soon....
My Synergy joints went right in 12,000 miles ago and haven't ever given me any grief. No steering problems, no stiffness.
My Synergy joints went right in 12,000 miles ago and haven't ever given me any grief. No steering problems, no stiffness.
06-26-2013, 08:03 PM
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Ive got alloy as well and cant complain they are made by omix hda as are the synergys from what i can tell. I accidentally ramped my jeep about 3 feet high after installing em and there still solid...
06-27-2013, 06:10 AM
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I'm getting the alloy ones put on as I type this. The shop told me that the old ball joints are putting up a fight and don't want to leave... So glad I decided not to do these one! Ha off to Starbucks I go! I let everyone know how the feel later.
06-27-2013, 06:17 AM
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06-27-2013, 06:41 AM
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Some other balljoints to consider are USA Alloy. I went with these and have been happy with the quality. To me they seem comparable to the Synergy ones IMO. You can google and look at the materials used on all of the better quality BJs and decide what you want to spend your cash on. The OE ones are junk.
and decide what you want to spend your cash on. The OE ones are junk.
06-27-2013, 07:58 AM
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I went with the Alloy USA's before Synergy dropped their prices. Its taken a 4000 miles for them to break in. When new they were so tight the Jeep would not return to center and constant corrections were needed. They are fine now but they were spooky at first. Probably going to go synergy if these wear out. I like the clear boots.