offset ball joints question

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agent98

NAXJA Forum User

Location

El Sobrante

• Feb 23, 2009

• #1

I have a 98 xj at 5-6in. lift.

I would like to improve my caster and pinion angle relationship.
From what I have learned for my year only upper adjustable ball joints are available.

Is this true?

Will moving only the upper cause binding or misalignment of the front axle?

Will splines get damaged?

Will seal get hogged out?

Thanks folks.

 

jeeperjohn

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Temecula, CA

• Feb 23, 2009

• #2

I don't see it causing any problems with the driveline.

 

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ChiXJeff

Curmudgeon

NAXJA Member

Location

SE MN

• Feb 23, 2009

• #3

I've been running 2 degree offset balljoints in my 94 for several years to correct caster. No issues.

 

foxwar71

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Foxboro, MA

• Feb 23, 2009

• #4

offset ball joints will not change caster and pinion angle, theyre meant to change camber

 

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ChiXJeff

Curmudgeon

NAXJA Member

Location

SE MN

• Feb 23, 2009

• #5

Tell that to my axles...... install them at 90 degrees.

 

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agent98

NAXJA Forum User

Location

El Sobrante

• Feb 23, 2009

• #6

ChiXJeff said:

I've been running 2 degree offset balljoints in my 94 for several years to correct caster. No issues.

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Thank you for information.

MY concern was not having bottom adjustable ball joint to keep axle in center of hub. So 2 degrees change only at top is not significant to axle shaft.

 

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agent98

NAXJA Forum User

Location

El Sobrante

• Feb 23, 2009

• #7

Does anyone know if offset ball joints are or are not available for newer lowers?

 

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ChiXJeff

Curmudgeon

NAXJA Member

Location

SE MN

• Feb 23, 2009

• #8

I was unable to locate offset lower balljoints for my 94.