Lower Ball Joints Recommendation

[Dustin Jackson]

I need to replace my lower ball joints, thinking about going with Kryptonite but can't find any reviews about them.

What lower ball joints are you running and how long have you had them installed?

 

[Trey Hardy]

I need to replace my lower ball joints, thinking about going with Kryptonite but can't find any reviews about them.

What lower ball joints are you running and how long have you had them installed?

I’ve had good luck with my kryptonite ball joints I’d recommend them

 

[Trey Hardy]

Had em on my Tahoe for a couple years now had em on my Silverado for 6 months give or take

I need to replace my lower ball joints, thinking about going with Kryptonite but can't find any reviews about them.

What lower ball joints are you running and how long have you had them installed?

 

[blondie70]

O'Reilly ball joint in mine. Works great !

 

[Dustin Jackson]

Thanks I bought a set of Kryptonite lower ball joints. Hopefully they last longer than the last set of Moog. I really don't want to have to be redoing my suspension every 3 years.

 

[Trey Hardy]

Thanks I bought a set of Kryptonite lower ball joints. Hopefully they last longer than the last set of Moog. I really don't want to have to be redoing my suspension every 3 years.

Mine has held up to the 24x14s and 8” lift no problem

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Another option is to purchase the entire control arm with the ball joint already installed. Very reasonable priced at GMPartsDirect.com. I did this to my 07 using OEM control arms, and got both the control arm bushings and the ball joint replaced with new.

 

[Dustin Jackson]

@Joseph Garcia I just replaced the lower control arms three years ago so I am hoping the bushings are good still. What’s the best way to check lower control arm bushings ?

 

[Joseph Garcia]

@Joseph Garcia I just replaced the lower control arms three years ago so I am hoping the bushings are good still. What’s the best way to check lower control arm bushings ?

Other than a visual check, good question. @OR VietVet @Doubeleive ?

 

[Doubeleive]

@Joseph Garcia I just replaced the lower control arms three years ago so I am hoping the bushings are good still. What’s the best way to check lower control arm bushings ?

probably the same way as checking a ball joint, use a crow bar and see if there is any play.
I wouldn't waste my money and time on replacing just a ball joint, yes the cost is a little more up front but easier to just replace the whole control arm and be done with it forever.
a factory control arm should only have to be replaced maybe once in 300k, however rust may play a factor for some.