I've heard the more recent batches of Synergy ball joints have seen a number of failures from the other forums. I believe they mentioned that the ball joints are now being sourced from China which is a big reason why I decided to roll the dice on the new Teraflex units.

Synergy provides a 12 month warranty on their ball joints. Teraflex offers lifetime warranty although I'm gonna be pissed if I have to change these out every 3 months knock on wood.

 

I understand that most all reliable companies stand behind their products.. But I don't agree with outsourcing to china.. But as the Oper stated, he was going to go the Moog route which is what I'd prefer even after hearing horror stories like this. My statements doesn't imply Synergy or Teraflex are bad companies.. just bad judgment on where they need to have their products made. and I don't agree with having to change these every 3 months even if they are lifetime warranted.. we don't have that kind of time to spend waiting in a shop.

 

Well first I wouldn't wait around in the lobby of a shop. Guys I run with, we'd do it ourselves and/or partner up and get it done.

But yeah, if it ends up where I'm replacing the Teraflex's twice within a 6 month period, they'll be gone for good after the 2nd time lifetime warranty or not.

 

Both sound like common issues with bad ball joints to me.

 

And now most moog parts are made in China to check on part

 

It sucks, but these things happen. I'm about to install my 3rd set of ball joints in a year. Replaced stockers with Alloys which went around 1500 miles, replaced under warranty, and now they need to be replaced again. Will not be going Alloys again this time.

Take advantage of the warranty and get it aligned again immediately after installation.

 

My point is ?at 1500 miles? That an absurdly early failure China or not.

 

Question, when you refer to "Alloy" you're referring to US Alloy ball joints?

 

I'd rather just play it safe and go with Moog this time around. The thing is, yeah, the warranty is great as far as getting a free replacement but it doesn't cover labor. I'm not willing to take the chance of them failing in another 1500 miles then having to shell out a few hundred on labor again. I'd rather just get a refund, which hopefully is possible.

 

There are a new set out made by Rare Parts that transfer some of the load to the top.

They are also made in USA.

http://rareparts.com/products/dual-l...all-joints.php

Someone installed them

http://www.jkowners.com/forum/showth.../250361?page=1

Cheapest price is on amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q8GX9O4/...iglink20266-20