So I have a 1988 jeep Cherokee, manual, 4wd, inline 6, 6.5 lift, 33 inch tires

My concern is how the jeep has its stance now, ive taken everything apart at least in the passenger side. It still has the old CAD system ( I'm meaning to uprgrade to the single axle shaft for the passenger side).

Anyways I have raised the jeep and moved the tire around. I know the hub bearing is bad, but I also noticed when I removed everything ( axle shaft, hub assembly, etc.) the steering knuckle that was left alone held in with the ball joints might be bad.

So my main question is should I replace them with regular ball joints or others, like the offset ball joints or adjustable ball joints. I mean besides price and material, do I need a certain kind for my jeep?

 

If your gonna do them might as well do upgraded ones. I like the alloy USA because they are all metal and still relatively cheap. Short of the c itself being bent you shouldn't need offset joints. You won't be able to tell if the c is bent easily until you replace the bearing and ball joints. There should be no play in either piece if there is you need to replace them.

 

Sorry... what do you mean by bent c?

 

He's talking about where the knuckle connects

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Alloy USA is only $50 more than Spicer and definately higher quality.

I think that Synergy makes the best ones on the market, but they are expensive and I dont wheel that hard.

If its just a street driven right, you would probably be fine with the Spicer ones if you are looking to save some coin.

 

The Alloy USA are about the best you can get. If cost is a factor, go with Dana/Spicer or Moog. Stick with the name brands that have been around forever and you'll be alright.

 

Ok guys thanks... gotta save some cash...

Thanks roninofako... didn't know that could start bending