D44 Bombproof Balljoints - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Skerb · 10-23-2009, 04:57 PM

I know you can figure something out... ever thought about it?

something that isnt going to wear out after a year or less...

I know there is a demand, but is there a solution?

Twisty · 10-23-2009, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Skerb

I know there is a demand, but is there a solution?

Its called a D60.

Skerb · 10-23-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Twisty

Its called a D60.

I admit, i should have seen that coming

to me, 35s on a d60 is a bit overkill, plus alot more money.

BB1980 · 10-25-2009, 02:10 AM

I'm with skerb. Something like a onelink but smaller for each balljoint, maybe?
You would probably have to have a whole new inner C and maybe knuckle. It would be pimp, however to have one that used the innerds from your 2.63" Ballistic joints.

sasfrontier · 10-25-2009, 12:42 PM

I would be down for a set. Maybe just press in uniballs with a tapered through bolt to fit factory knuckles.

BB1980 · 10-27-2009, 03:11 PM

Bump?

DrVic723 · 10-27-2009, 03:27 PM

We have been researching, I'll let you all know what we come up with if there is a good solution.

Jeff

jsawduste · 10-28-2009, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DrVic723

We have been researching, I'll let you all know what we come up with if there is a good solution.

Jeff

I`d like to know also. I MIGHT be swayed into doing a 44/60 hybird if good BJ`s were available, thanks Jeff

hadfield4wd · 10-30-2009, 07:59 PM

Something like a uniball, also this would make fitment of larger joints in a d44 better, like hte RCV shafts or even D60 joints (don't know if this is even possible, but would be sweet)

jsawduste · 10-30-2009, 08:17 PM

C`mon Jeff, Give us a word on what`s up with this.

joe_and_jeep · 11-06-2009, 06:32 PM

I hate ball joints

TrailTamer XJ · 11-08-2009, 01:16 PM

what brand of the ball joint you was using? thats looks really bad even that seem happend to you 3 times!

bud of mine had a D44 with Spicer ball joints and they lasted few years on a heavy rig with 37" trxus and still tight when removed and now under other rig, no problem so far as i heard.

oh right, somebody had to be hardcore enough on here that actaully breaks them by just breathing on them

sasfrontier · 11-20-2009, 06:42 AM

Any good solutions yet

2D EDGE · 12-06-2009, 05:35 AM

Any info on these, seems like with the current upgrades available for shafts there may be a new found place for a beefed up 44 ball joint.

Geoff

jsawduste · 12-17-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 2D EDGE

Any info on these, seems like with the current upgrades available for shafts there may be a new found place for a beefed up 44 ball joint.

Geoff

Bumping this up for the Ballistic Wrecking Crew to consider.

DrVic723 · 12-17-2009, 09:09 PM

We have found what we think is a solution, but it is not cost effective at this point... still working!

Ballistic Wrecking Crew huh? Kinda catchy

Jeff

jsawduste · 12-17-2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrVic723

We have found what we think is a solution, but it is not cost effective at this point... still working!

Ballistic Wrecking Crew huh? Kinda catchy

Jeff

Thanks for the update Jeff.

Thinking of all us SOB`s who already have HP44`s up front and would like a little more beef. RCV has come up with what looks like good shafts. Crane and Dedenbear have knuckles it you want them.

Just boils down to the dang BJ`s that no one has been able to improve on.

Surely the BWC will come up with something

Skerb · 12-17-2009, 09:47 PM

glad to see this thread being put to good use, let us know what you come up with. and if you need someone to test it, i can put it to the DD/Trail rig test

sasfrontier · 12-19-2009, 07:10 AM

I wouldn't mind paying more than what it cost to replace the ball joints just so i don't have to do it all the time.

2D EDGE · 12-20-2009, 09:57 AM

I would second that statement. What kinda cost would be involved???

jsawduste · 12-27-2009, 11:15 PM

Jeff,
bouncing this back up to the top.

I have a built HP44 on the YJ now, Superiors, CTM, Girdle As an old man who wheels in the Michigan woods it`ll probaly last forever. But I simply don`t like the wimpy BJ`s.

Also have a HP60 that has been retubed. About to start collecting parts to make a swap. But my luck is that you guys will have a solution just after I spent a shitload of $$ on the 60. Which I really don`t need.

Can you give us fawked up SOB`s a teaser at least ?

ksheffer08 · 12-28-2009, 05:09 AM

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But I simply don`t like the wimpy BJ`s.

jsawduste · 12-28-2009, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ksheffer08

And I got 3 HO`s for X mas

NashVegas · 12-30-2009, 05:44 PM

Another here with a built HP44 interested in beefier ball joints. I have CTMs, chromo shafts, and even Dedenbear knuckles. If someone made bombproof Dana 44 ball joints I'd buy Crane Inner C's and be done. I'd never give a 60 another thought.

jsawduste · 12-30-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by NashVegas

Another here with a built HP44 interested in beefier ball joints. I have CTMs, chromo shafts, and even Dedenbear knuckles. If someone made bombproof Dana 44 ball joints I'd buy Crane Inner C's and be done. I'd never give a 60 another thought.

What he said

10-23-2009, 04:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Skerb Granite Guru Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 36943 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 972	D44 Bombproof Balljoints I know you can figure something out... ever thought about it? something that isnt going to wear out after a year or less... I know there is a demand, but is there a solution? __________________ For info on outdoor adventures in and around South Carolina check out OffroadSC.com

10-25-2009, 02:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
BB1980 Stands to wipe. Join Date: Oct 2006 Member # 81266 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 399	I'm with skerb. Something like a onelink but smaller for each balljoint, maybe? You would probably have to have a whole new inner C and maybe knuckle. It would be pimp, however to have one that used the innerds from your 2.63" Ballistic joints. __________________ Support Land Use by getting your BLUE STAR!!! http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/payments.php Last edited by BB1980; 10-25-2009 at 02:12 AM.

10-27-2009, 03:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
BB1980 Stands to wipe. Join Date: Oct 2006 Member # 81266 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 399	Bump? __________________ Support Land Use by getting your BLUE STAR!!! http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/payments.php

10-30-2009, 07:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
hadfield4wd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Member # 82644 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 2,144	Something like a uniball, also this would make fitment of larger joints in a d44 better, like hte RCV shafts or even D60 joints (don't know if this is even possible, but would be sweet) __________________ [QUOTE=xjdoug;9487015]this is like watching a kid stick his finger in a light socket.... sooner or later he's gonna figure out why the rest of us arent doin it...[/QUOTE]

10-30-2009, 08:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
jsawduste Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2006 Member # 77571 Posts: 2,830	C`mon Jeff, Give us a word on what`s up with this. __________________ Sent with smoke signal.

10-25-2009, 12:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
sasfrontier Wheeler Join Date: Nov 2008 Member # 123210 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 241	I would be down for a set. Maybe just press in uniballs with a tapered through bolt to fit factory knuckles.

10-27-2009, 03:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
DrVic723 Banned Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 46226 Location: Tucson Az. Posts: 2,837	We have been researching, I'll let you all know what we come up with if there is a good solution. Jeff

11-06-2009, 06:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
joe_and_jeep Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Member # 40665 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 724	I hate ball joints __________________ I Like Boobs

11-08-2009, 01:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
TrailTamer XJ What!? I'm deaf! Join Date: Aug 2009 Member # 140878 Location: ChicagoLand (Home) Rochester, NY (College) Posts: 636	what brand of the ball joint you was using? thats looks really bad even that seem happend to you 3 times! bud of mine had a D44 with Spicer ball joints and they lasted few years on a heavy rig with 37" trxus and still tight when removed and now under other rig, no problem so far as i heard. oh right, somebody had to be hardcore enough on here that actaully breaks them by just breathing on them __________________ You can't say that you have wheeled hard till you have broken something or gotten stuck.

11-20-2009, 06:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
sasfrontier Wheeler Join Date: Nov 2008 Member # 123210 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 241	Any good solutions yet

12-06-2009, 05:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
2D EDGE Rock God Join Date: May 2005 Member # 47600 Posts: 1,347	Any info on these, seems like with the current upgrades available for shafts there may be a new found place for a beefed up 44 ball joint. Geoff __________________ Team 2D EDGE would like to thank http://www.rcvperformance.com/ http://eastcoastgearsupply.com/ http://www.emsoffroad.com/EMS_New/home.htm http://www.fourwardmomentum.com http://www.pscmotorsports.com http://www.winchline.com http://www.letzrolloffroad.com/ as well as pirate4x4!!\

12-17-2009, 09:09 PM	#16 (permalink)
DrVic723 Banned Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 46226 Location: Tucson Az. Posts: 2,837	We have found what we think is a solution, but it is not cost effective at this point... still working! Ballistic Wrecking Crew huh? Kinda catchy Jeff

12-17-2009, 09:47 PM	#18 (permalink)
Skerb Granite Guru Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 36943 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 972	glad to see this thread being put to good use, let us know what you come up with. and if you need someone to test it, i can put it to the DD/Trail rig test __________________ For info on outdoor adventures in and around South Carolina check out OffroadSC.com

12-19-2009, 07:10 AM	#19 (permalink)
sasfrontier Wheeler Join Date: Nov 2008 Member # 123210 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 241	I wouldn't mind paying more than what it cost to replace the ball joints just so i don't have to do it all the time.

12-20-2009, 09:57 AM	#20 (permalink)
2D EDGE Rock God Join Date: May 2005 Member # 47600 Posts: 1,347	I would second that statement. What kinda cost would be involved??? __________________ Team 2D EDGE would like to thank http://www.rcvperformance.com/ http://eastcoastgearsupply.com/ http://www.emsoffroad.com/EMS_New/home.htm http://www.fourwardmomentum.com http://www.pscmotorsports.com http://www.winchline.com http://www.letzrolloffroad.com/ as well as pirate4x4!!\

12-27-2009, 11:15 PM	#21 (permalink)
jsawduste Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Aug 2006 Member # 77571 Posts: 2,830	Jeff, bouncing this back up to the top. I have a built HP44 on the YJ now, Superiors, CTM, Girdle As an old man who wheels in the Michigan woods it`ll probaly last forever. But I simply don`t like the wimpy BJ`s. Also have a HP60 that has been retubed. About to start collecting parts to make a swap. But my luck is that you guys will have a solution just after I spent a shitload of $$ on the 60. Which I really don`t need. Can you give us fawked up SOB`s a teaser at least ? __________________ Sent with smoke signal.

12-30-2009, 05:44 PM	#24 (permalink)
NashVegas Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Member # 141382 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 9	Another here with a built HP44 interested in beefier ball joints. I have CTMs, chromo shafts, and even Dedenbear knuckles. If someone made bombproof Dana 44 ball joints I'd buy Crane Inner C's and be done. I'd never give a 60 another thought. __________________ 2005 LJ (salvage) - project underway

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