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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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I need to replace one of my upper ball joints, (boot all tore up) they were all replaced prior to me purchasing the truck 4 yrs ago, don't know what brand. But I found these on ebay 94 95 96 99 Dodge R1500 R2500 R3500 2WD Uppr Ball Joint
but never heard of them, I googled the company and there is a video explaining how they are manufactured, but thats all I found on them. http://www.falconsteering.com/asp/falconhome_950.asp
Have you guys heard of them? Any opinions?
 
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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Company has been around since '88.... but, that's about all I can find on them. This is the first time I have heard of them.

Their website.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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for the purpose of these joints, all your looking for is a hardened ball socket that resists wear, I went with Moog from NAPA.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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Yeah I seen that also, I can get these and have one as a spare.. LOL!! I can't even find any part stores that carry them, to even see what this brand costs on average.
I recently found out that Pep-Boys (Pro-steer) and Auto-Zones (Dura-last) offers a lifetime warranty on their Ball Joints, but don't know who makes them.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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adavance carry falcon or a couple years ago they did

i put moog joints in my truck becuase i was going to keep it


if you needed help
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...placement.html
 
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 09:32 PM
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The Napa over by me carries Master ride $22. and Napa premium which is made by Spicer (they said) $65. they don't carry Moog..
 
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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+1 on the Moogs. Had to do all 4 when I bought my truck.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by J McWillis
+1 on the Moogs. Had to do all 4 when I bought my truck.
I haven't tested mine yet.... been afraid to. Truck drives pretty good though, so, I am not overly concerned as yet.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2010 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
I haven't tested mine yet.... been afraid to. Truck drives pretty good though, so, I am not overly concerned as yet.
Eh, just wait til they start squeaking. Might as well get the whole lifespan out of em. Lol.

And I picked mine up at O'reillys, so if you've got one around you try checking there.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 03:00 AM
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I have replaced all 4 ball joints last month. Got a loaner tool from Autozone, easy to remove, PITA to install the lowers. The tool bushings where to large, had make my own.
Bought MOOG ball joints at Amazon.com very good price with free shipping! Ebay b-joints might last you 4 years or 4 months, stick with know quality brand it will last longer.
 
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