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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 09:17 AM
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Default Which brand ball joints?

I've been trying to decide which ball joints I should get for my '90 XJ and the reviews are all over the place: "get brand X" / "brand X sucks"; "get brand Z" / "brand Z used to be good but now they suck".

My XJ is my DD with some mild off-road use (4.7 stroker, 4" lift, 33" tires), and I've had it for 15+ years and plan on keeping it another 15 years. I don't mind spending $$$ on it, but I don't want to spend way more than I need and I definitely don't want to waste money on crappy parts. What would you all suggest? Thanks!
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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 11:16 AM
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Spicer ball joints, that's what the OEM ones are.
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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 11:28 AM
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synergy are the best!
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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 03:08 PM
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I used Mevotech's Terrain Tough ball joints they have grease fittings
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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 08:13 PM
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DANA Spicer, call it done !!!
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