[Jeepster20054liter]

There is a substantial different in ball joint prices depending on whether I buy adjustable or non-adjustable ball joints. I understand paying more gives me the ability to adjust camber and caster and I know what those are. My question is given I am not having problems with handling is there a reason I should pay more for the adjustable feature? My Jeep (05 4.0 LJ) is stock and is not lifted.

 

[Rixthe1]

I wish I knew. I would go for sturdy, not fancy. If tires are wearing evenly, and it stays in it's lane, count your blessings. The Army way is, if it ain't broke, fix it until it is.

 

[Jeepster20054liter]

I'm guessing no substantial gain unless there is a problem or Jeep is lifted otherwise folks would have posted in. I'll go with non-adjustable.

 

[Doc222]

The off set ball joint is the upper they drill the bore off center in the upper joint so you can set camber. they come by degrees. I would not use these to set caster. That is done with the control arms that adjust

The term adjust able. tends to mean ball joints have a Load ball joint on top. stock the upper ball joint is not a ball joint it is a sleeve. The ball joints that are both load tend to be rather expensive last i looked like $600+. were stock ones are dirt cheap.

stock there are basically two type. None serviceable stock. Then after market one with grease fittings, that use sinter hardened metal. they can last longer but need to be greased regularly.

 

[gmiller0737]

If you don't have a Camber Issue you don't need anything but a good replacement Ball Joint For The Upper A Moog #K3134T would be what I would choose

 

[Jerry Bransford]

I would avoid any store brand, Moog, etc. ball joints and stick with the non-adjustable OEM Spicer brand which really holds up well. You only need adjustable if something is bent causing a camber problem. This one, and you need two.... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007N6OHI0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Jeepster20054liter]

Got it, thanks. One thing I worry about is ordering parts on Amazon given complaints about conterfit parts. Clearly much cheaper on Amazon. Anyone have thoughts about that issue/

 

[Shark_13]

Got it, thanks. One thing I worry about is ordering parts on Amazon given complaints about conterfit parts. Clearly much cheaper on Amazon. Anyone have thoughts about that issue/

Check Rock auto instead.

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[Jeepster20054liter]

That was the site I went to after I saw Amazon had what I needed. I have had good luck with RockAuto and use that site often.