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XRF ball joints...whats your opinion.
#31
I finally got around to installing my upper and lower ball joints and they definitely feel good. It use to be that when I go over a speed bump, the front would bounce up and down alot. it would have a lot of "rebound". Now that problem is gone. Also, when I would drive over a pot hole or a patch of crappy pavement, the truck would get kind of squirrelly...not any more. I really dig these XRF ball joints. Lets see what time will tell. BTW, I recommend these, there good stuff.
#32
Yeah, I have several vintages of craftsman tools, and the older ones are obviously of better quality. Especially the sockets. I suspect that the change is due to manufacturing moving to china, or indonesia, and use of lower quality materials.
I would buy Snap-On, or Mac tools, but, for what I do, I just can't justify the additional cost..... that, and Sears is less than two miles away..... If I break one, just cruise up and grab another.
I would buy Snap-On, or Mac tools, but, for what I do, I just can't justify the additional cost..... that, and Sears is less than two miles away..... If I break one, just cruise up and grab another.
#33
And those are the fun races to watch because every truck's wheels' are flying off of them at 100 MPH. Make sure you bring your safety glasses if you're going to a race!
#34
#35
Well, the general consensus on Moog ball joints is that they are cheap crap. You made the statement that certian SCORE, SNORE, and MINT classes require the use of Moog brand ball joints. Based on my observations of durability of Moog joints and the responses posted here, I made the joke that the trucks racing in those classes with Moog ball joints would have the ball joints breaking off at high speeds sending the wheels flying into the crowd.
#36
Well, the general consensus on Moog ball joints is that they are cheap crap. You made the statement that certian SCORE, SNORE, and MINT classes require the use of Moog brand ball joints. Based on my observations of durability of Moog joints and the responses posted here, I made the joke that the trucks racing in those classes with Moog ball joints would have the ball joints breaking off at high speeds sending the wheels flying into the crowd.
I thought it was funny.
#37
Well, the general consensus on Moog ball joints is that they are cheap crap. You made the statement that certian SCORE, SNORE, and MINT classes require the use of Moog brand ball joints. Based on my observations of durability of Moog joints and the responses posted here, I made the joke that the trucks racing in those classes with Moog ball joints would have the ball joints breaking off at high speeds sending the wheels flying into the crowd.
#38
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#40
Hey fellas, so I talked to kirt from thetireclub.com about sending me a dust boot since I managed to cut mine during the instalation process as well as cutting us DF members a break. This is the email that I sent him:
Hi, this e mail is for Kirk from the tire club. I ordered 2 upper & 2 lower ball joints for my dodge ram about 3 weeks ago and I can't be happier. I'm so satisfied that I went on dodgeforum.com and spread the word. Here's the link: https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...r-opinion.html my screen name is j415. Just a thought, but I've seen other vendors open an account in our forum and give us good deals because we all support them.
I had a side question for you though, I noticed that my dust boot on one of my upper BJ's is pinched, more likely then not, I did it. My question is, can I buy just a new boot from you? Thanks again.
Respectfully,
Jaime
And this is his reply:
Hello Jaime, Thanks for the good word!
I will have a boot in the mail to you today, no charge. It is good to hear that XRF is getting some press in the forums. I will look into getting an advertisement on the site, but if you need anything or your forum buddies, type: 10.00_OFF! in the coupon box at checkout and it will take an additional 10.00 off the total, good till the end of the year. Shipping is free also.
Thanks again, Kirt
The Tire Club
So there you go guys. $10 off maybe more if you give him a call and place your order threw him and mention the DF. Worth a shot.
Hi, this e mail is for Kirk from the tire club. I ordered 2 upper & 2 lower ball joints for my dodge ram about 3 weeks ago and I can't be happier. I'm so satisfied that I went on dodgeforum.com and spread the word. Here's the link: https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...r-opinion.html my screen name is j415. Just a thought, but I've seen other vendors open an account in our forum and give us good deals because we all support them.
I had a side question for you though, I noticed that my dust boot on one of my upper BJ's is pinched, more likely then not, I did it. My question is, can I buy just a new boot from you? Thanks again.
Respectfully,
Jaime
And this is his reply:
Hello Jaime, Thanks for the good word!
I will have a boot in the mail to you today, no charge. It is good to hear that XRF is getting some press in the forums. I will look into getting an advertisement on the site, but if you need anything or your forum buddies, type: 10.00_OFF! in the coupon box at checkout and it will take an additional 10.00 off the total, good till the end of the year. Shipping is free also.
Thanks again, Kirt
The Tire Club
So there you go guys. $10 off maybe more if you give him a call and place your order threw him and mention the DF. Worth a shot.