Best ball joints for D44

jeepinmatt

jeepinmatt

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Ball joints are worn out on the axle I'm putting in the front of the jeep. It's a 78 F250 D44HD. Not sure if that matters. I don't need anything fancy, but what are the options for D44 ball joints? Or are they all the same?
 
Hello? Is this the JK forum? LaShawn's thread already has a handful of replies even though it was posted after mine :(
 
His is cooler.
 
Moog.

I think that's the spelling.
 
jeepinmatt said:
Hello? Is this the JK forum? LaShawn's thread already has a handful of replies even though it was posted after mine :(
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why dont you just use the answers he got :eek::flipoff2:
 
Isn't Moog an OE replacement just a higher $$? Seems to be.

I'd go Synergy or if Dynatrac 44 ball joints fit and you can afford it, get them.
 
paradisePWoffrd said:
why dont you just use the answers he got :eek::flipoff2:
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Because I don't know if JK D44's use the same ball joints as a 78 F250 D44
jeepinmatt said:
It's a 78 F250 D44HD. Not sure if that matters.
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maulcruiser said:
I used Spicer in my K20. I figured they lasted as long as they did, I'd put them back in there.
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This is good feedback. 1st person usage beats internet speculation any day :)



rockcity said:
Isn't Moog an OE replacement just a higher $$? Seems to be.
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I feel the same. Everyone is quick to say Moog, but I think that's just because it's a weird name, so it must be good, right?
 
Used moog in this 79 f250 d44 build. A good friend who who rebuilt many of these and try most bj brands said moog was the only one he found to last. A pretty penny but cheaper on rock auto. I trust his judgement after visually seeing the physical evidence of years experience working with ford axles.
 
So here's what I've found so far:
Dana $105
Moog ~$140
Alloy USA $180
Rare Parts $200
Synergy $200
Synergy HD $400
Dynatrac $500
 
Looks like the Moog's are about $95 from rockauto. Based on the feedback about Synergy, it's quickly coming down to Dana or Moog...
 
jeepinmatt said:
Because I don't know if JK D44's use the same ball joints as a 78 F250 D44

:flipoff2:
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If only those same recommended companies made other balljoints :shaking:


Why dont you just redesign it to eliminate the balljoints... That's my plan if i ever go d44 again.
 
Check the Moog p/N's on Amazon. They were the cheapest for a Moog track bar I bought for my Dodge some years ago.
 
So far Ive got 20K on my moog ball joints on a 78 f150 d44. so far so good. Look at amazon, but if you call advance auto customer service they will price match and let you use online promo codes on it. That way you will have a lifetime warranty on them if you keep the receipt.
 
I've heard/seen issues with the knurled synergys for the older 44s. You'll have to keep using knurled ones after that. And you're correct JKs use a completely different joint. Moog would be my choice when I go through this 8 lug 10 bolt in my garage.


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Not sure about other vehicles but the moogs are trash in 3rd gen dodges. In all fairness they are know to eat ball joints but the moog are supposedly the worst.

They are so tight the steering won't even return to center according the interwebz and a local reputable shop.
 
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