Dynatrac Ball joint questions

zilla68 · May 23, 2014

got my new tires and wheels installed, went to get an alignment, passenger ball joints bad, so:

I've read that moog sucks, moog is good.
I've read about other brands good and bad.

which leads me to dynatrac

anyone used them, any good. not priced much more than the moog the shop was pricing me

any write ups on ball joint removal or installation?
anything to look out for when doing them?

rascal · May 23, 2014

Dynatrac all the way. Top notch product/service/support.

Just rent a ball joint/u-joint removal tool from your local auto parts store.

Afterwards, have the truck aligned and you are all set!

There are a lot of youtube videos that document the removal and installation process. THere is one that stands out in my mind but I dont have the link handy.

I will see if I can find it.

Good luck!

zilla68 · May 23, 2014

thanks for looking for it. I"ll order them now.

zilla68 · May 23, 2014

got them ordered,
what else do I need to do while its apart, I guess I'll get the ujoint in the axle shaft done also.
is there a kit for the dana 60 that has the seals I'll need?

Derek@Vision Diesel · May 23, 2014

Wheel bearings is always a decent idea depending on the mileage on them.

zilla68 · May 23, 2014

Derek@Vision Diesel said:
Wheel bearings is always a decent idea depending on the mileage on them.

replace or just repack them?

Derek@Vision Diesel · May 23, 2014

zilla68 said:
replace or just repack them?

This is going to be up to how they currently feel and the mileage on them.

To me, it is worth just replacing if everything is apart. It will be the last time you have to do it if it is done right with good grease.

bluedge8 · May 23, 2014

I don't usually replace unless you see damage

strokin'_tatsch · May 23, 2014

Hopefully you got the install tool for the ball joints also. It's nice to have that rather than digging to find an adapter that will work with them.

zilla68 · May 23, 2014

yes I did get the tool for 10.00

zarrinvz24 · May 23, 2014

Replace the spindle bearing and seals. Most likely it's never been done.

PSDEng · May 24, 2014

I'm about a week away from having a write-up done for this process. I went with XRF ball joints, figured I would give them a shot.

zilla68 · May 24, 2014

PSDEng said:
I'm about a week away from having a write-up done for this process. I went with XRF ball joints, figured I would give them a shot.

did you go with xrf tie rods etc?
if so where did you get them, I've looked around for a kit, but haven't found anything.
Although I replaced my tie rods etc a couple years ago, I might as well do it now since I'm getting it aligned with my new rsk set up, it will all be new

PSDEng · May 25, 2014

I didn't buy tie rods or anything from them, I was just going to use Raybestos or Moog for those. I got the ball joints from a place called Quality Parts Warehouse in Dallas. If you call XRF they'll give you the number for the closest distributor. For uppers and lowers it only cost me $136, and I've heard some good revies on them.