2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic
Stock right now but looking to go 6.5 or 8 lift this summer

I need new ball joints on the left side and I thought while I was at it I would also replace the right side as well.

Now, I see there are adjustable ball joints out there. Should I get that style or keep with the stock? Also where is a good place besides my local auto parts store to purchase or are the stock run of the mill ball joints ok ? Thank you in advance. Matt

 

I used NAPA Gold Adjustables (2 deg) on my old axle (uppers only). Outstanding product!

 

Adjustable ball joints are "problem solver" joints. You only need them if you can't get camber/castor into spec

 

if you wheel ball joints are something not to skimp out on.

 

Do your lift and bigger tires before changing the ball joints so you get a precise alignment reading. Get a lifetime alignment from Firestone.
When I put 31" tires on my XJ, my camber angle was increased with the bigger tires. The tires were wearing on the edges. I went to one alignment shop and the morons tried telling me my axle was bent and that straight axles are not adjustable. They wanted to bend the axle.
No axle is perfectly zero degrees and bigger tires increases angles. It is true that straight axles are not adjustable camber wise.
Adjustable ball joints come in .5 degree increments. I ended up with a 1-degree on the left and a .5-degree on the right side. Tires are straight up and down now and no more wear on the edges.

 

Thank you guys.........