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Adjustable ball joints or standard?

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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 04:04 AM
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Default Adjustable ball joints or standard?

Just wondering if its worth the extra cost to get offset balljoints that allow for more camber/caster adjustment? Just seeing what route others have taken when replacing the stock ones? Thanks
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 01:10 PM
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Do you feel that you will need extra adjustment? If not, save your money, and just buy a quality pair of stock ball joints.
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 01:30 PM
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Spicer is the way to go.
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 03:03 PM
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http://www.amazon.com/Dana-JOINTS-excl-CJ-UPPER-LOWER/dp/B0078U8YJ4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1366142421&sr=8-1&keywords=DANA+SPICER+Part+%23+DS706944 http://www.amazon.com/Dana-JOINTS-excl-CJ-UPPER-LOWER/dp/B0078U8YJ4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1366142421&sr=8-1&keywords=DANA+SPICER+Part+%23+DS706944

Or via Rockauto.com
Both upper and lower in one go.
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 03:03 PM
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Dana 30 BALL JOINTS (ALL 85 & UP excl.CJ) 1 UPPER + 1 LOWER 1 side : Amazon.com : Automotive Dana 30 BALL JOINTS (ALL 85 & UP excl.CJ) 1 UPPER + 1 LOWER 1 side : Amazon.com : Automotive

Or via Rockauto.com
Both upper and lower in one go.
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