also does anyone know if this is the factory linkage for a 98 TJ? did they come with the grease fittings?


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You can buy just the ball joint itself. But it is pressed in place. Most auto parts stores can rent you a kit for pressing the ball joint out and new one in. It's usually a deposit refundable when the kit is returned. The new ball joints should come with grease zerks.

 

yeah I just saw the ball joints online but it looks like it would be over 100$ to replace everything. the ball joints are actually in good shape it's just the boots that need some attention. I don't want it to lead to premature wear


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yeah I just saw the ball joints online but it looks like it would be over 100$ to replace everything. the ball joints are actually in good shape it's just the boots that need some attention. I don't want it to lead to premature wear

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Yes, you can replace only the boots. I used the poly versions by synergy. It just seems like the rubber replacement versions are poor quality.

 

The tie rod ends are all pretty simple to install and pretty cheap. The only one that was somewhat expensive was the passenger side lower because it is one piece with the drag link I beleive. Use plenty of kroil or deep creep in the ones that are threaded into the long sleeve. I had to put the sleeve in a vice, spray them down while my old man separated the threads by placing a flat head screw drive in the narrow gap.

 

I forgot to add that you will want to measure the amount of threads outside of the sleeve on the old ones or you'll have a heck of a time getting the front alignment close. I would suggest an alignment after you replace.