Understanding Ball Joints (VIDEO)
Always check manufacturer specifications and specific inspection procedures to be sure you are getting the job done right.
Prevent Premature Jeep JK Part Wear with Ball Joint Upgrades
Visit any online forum dedicated to the Jeep® Wrangler JK, and you’re likely to find threads focused on solutions for fixing a worn or damaged ball joint. That’s because ambitious off-roading, popular modifications, and the design of the original equipment part can all contribute to ball joint failure in the Jeep JK. Ball joints are
Matco Introduces Ball Joint Connected Adapter Kit
The kit is fully compatible with ball joint cups and adapters from most Matco and OTC ball joint kits.
Matco BJPXR9 Ball Joint Adapter Kit Covers More Vehicles
Unique design is compatible with existing Matco and OTC ball joint kits, expanding vehicle applications and tool use.
Mevotech Tech Tip: Installing Directional Ball Joints
Some ball joints must be installed in a specific orientation to function correctly. These ball joints are designed to allow for a large amount of ball stud swing in the cross-car or side-to-side direction as the suspension travels up and down.
VIDEO: Ball Joint Installation Innovations
Andrew Markel discusses the installation process of chassis components, and how some changes in ball joint design are making the process easier. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
VIDEO: Ball Joint Stud Specifications
Andrew Markel discusses the evolution of ball joints, and how their attachment to aluminum components has called for more stringent torque specifications. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Ball Joint Friction And Wear
If you went to the doctor for a routine examination, and he pulled out some heavy-duty medical instruments right away, you might get a little scared that fixing your ailment might be worse than the ailment itself. The same is true for ball joints and tie rods.
Ball Joints: Greasable And Sealed
One of the most frequent questions from customers is in regards to the availability of “greasable” chassis parts. Sealed-for-life components are very common at the OEM level, but many technicians have a definite preference for aftermarket greasable components. This poses the question: If greasable suspension joints are so popular, why don’t many modern suspensions have grease fittings anymore?
MOOG Introduces High-Strength Ball Joint For Compression-Loaded Suspension Systems
Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ MOOG Steering and Suspension brand has introduced a high-strength replacement load-carrying ball joint for a broad range of late-model vehicles equipped with compression-loaded suspension systems. The company says this exclusive new MOOG Problem Solver ball joint is visually different from conventional ball joints as a result of its pre-installed patent-pending, low-profile integral dust