2014 ram 2500 balljoints

[derag2]

What do you guys recommend brand wise for balljoints. Mine are getting a little play already at 32k.

 

[Docpaulo]

Just installed emf... i like them...

 

[Dodge4x4810]

I have always liked MOOG. They get a little pricey, but they are well worth it. I am a full time mechanic, and from experience, buying cheap...you just replace a lot sooner. I have seen some of the cheap ball joints go within 10k miles. If you do not choose MOOG, make sure you get a joint with a grease fitting.

 

[BigHemiDoinThangs]

I've used moogs on mine at ~60k and ~120k, have had good luck with them with the bigger tires adding wear. I have heard a lot of good things about EMF, but I know they'll be harder on the wallet.

 

[Docpaulo]

I've used moogs on mine at ~60k and ~120k, have had good luck with them with the bigger tires adding wear. I have heard a lot of good things about EMF, but I know they'll be harder on the wallet.

They are rebuildable if needed... so after 2 moog bjs the price comes close

 

[smurfs_of_war]

Wow! You're replacing balljoints already? Seems a little soon for them to wear out to me.

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[Docpaulo]

Wow! You're replacing balljoints already? Seems a little soon for them to wear out to me.

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Mine was leaking... 43kmiles... didnt want to have then fail hundreds of miles from home.....

As for others... offset and bigger tires cam wear those ball joints faster

 

[BigHemiDoinThangs]

Wow! You're replacing balljoints already? Seems a little soon for them to wear out to me.

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It's a 100k mile wear item on a truck with regular size tires and wheels, you can effectively halve that on 12"+ wide and/or 33"+ tall tires.

 

[Docpaulo]

It's a 100k mile wear item on a truck with regular size tires and wheels, you can effectively halve that on 12"+ wide and/or 33"+ tall tires.

And depends on how much trail it actually sees.. ball joints dont like lateral pressure... when the truck is flexing.. the balljoints are getting a workout

 

[derag2]

My truck is stock every thing.. But mud tires in factory size. I don't know why but they have a little slop on both sides already.

 

[Docpaulo]

My truck is stock every thing.. But mud tires in factory size. I don't know why but they have a little slop on both sides already.

The oem joints arent the best quality. They are doable but not lifetime...

 

[azeemtn]

How are you figuring out which part # to get? Are you just going into the local parts store and having them look it up? I'm at 54K and have been running 295/70/18 for 12K now.

 

[Docpaulo]

How are you figuring out which part # to get? Are you just going into the local parts store and having them look it up? I'm at 54K and have been running 295/70/18 for 12K now.

They can search that way... but avoid the oversized bjs as you are stuck to their brand after that....

 

[derag2]

Anyone know if emf are oversized?

 

[Docpaulo]

Anyone know if emf are oversized?

No. They fit just right