JL/JT HD Dana 44/30 Upper & Lower Ball Joint Set
TeraFlex JL / JT: HD Ball Joints are engineered to handle the increased load caused by oversized tires and offset wheels. Fits all JL Wrangler/Unlimited and JT Gladiator models with Dana 30 or Dana 44 front axles.
Fits:
JL Wrangler (2-door)
JL Wrangler Unlimited (4-door)
JT Gladiator (pickup)
Dana 30 Front Axle
Dana 44 Front Axle
Includes:
Upper Ball Joints – pair
Lower Ball Joints – pair
Features & Benefits:
30mm (1.18”) adjustable ball stud for accurate initial and future preload adjustments using simple hand tools Heat-treated 4140 chromoly ball studs
Heat-treated 1045 carbon steel housing and threaded retaining ring
Magnesium Phosphate coating provides corrosion resistance and decreases friction
Hard alloy tool steel slotted wear plate for ball stud to socket wear protection
Wear plate features dual helical grease channels for increased flow through entire joint ensuring longevity and predictable operation
Grease channels also allow spent grease to exit through low-profile seal
Includes factory style slotted nuts and cotter pins
Low-profile single lip dust seal prevents contaminants and eliminates concerns for torn conventional dust boots
Heavy-duty snap ring on upper ball joint prevents ball joint separation from the axle during extreme off-roading
Ball joint preload adjustability provides the end user with near effortless wear adjustment
Preload adjustment requires simple tools and can be performed with the vehicle on the ground
Simple locking mechanism w/ 1 screw and revised geometry so adjustment tool doesn’t slip as easily
2 grease zerk fittings allow greasing access from either side
Grease zerks are accessible with axle shafts installed even w/ larger RCV shafts
Note:
Ball Joints w/out Knurl won’t score the inner knuckle and open the bore.
Ball Joints w/ Knurl are for inner knuckles that have a “loose press fit” due to repeated ball joint replacement and/or where knurled ball joints have been installed.
Install Time: 4 Hours
