How to install the Ball Joint Delete kit from American Iron Off Road! JK Dana 30/44

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Running big tires can reek havoc on your ball joints. I've had enough. Time for a better solution!
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Kit for Jeep Dana 44 or Dana 30 Axles: americanironoffroad.com/produ...

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@AramatAdventures 5 ай бұрын

One trick that helps with pressed in materials is put the ball joint delete in the deep freeze for several hours before you are doing the job. Shrinks the part and makes it a bit easier.

@Blubicon 4 ай бұрын

Yup, make sure to read the installation instructions thoroughly =)

@jeremy8715 2 жыл бұрын

Your video is the first one that explains what the ballpoint delete is in comparison to the normal balljoints.

@Blubicon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@r0mulyni2 11 ай бұрын

Was doing my A.I.D ball joints today, your video was beyond helpful, had to stop and come to work, cant wait to finish it up tommorow

@Blubicon 9 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@matthewhartley5930 2 жыл бұрын

I will go to these when my HD ball joints go out. Great video Dave!👍🏻

@StormbornJKU 2 жыл бұрын

Came to your channel for this video. Plan on getting myself a set when my spicers wear out. Will for sure be checking out your other videos too man. Good stuff. Thanks!

@Blubicon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@gwkdad 2 жыл бұрын

NiCe to see the common sense of putting the tires under the jeep for safety!

@Blubicon 2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah!

@jessereeves1504 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video man , I just got these for my 99 xj . Great explanation of everything brotha 🤘 appreciate this video so much

@Blubicon 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Follow up video with full review coming soon.

@BPJeep Жыл бұрын

Just an fyi for others, it seems the design has changed there are no longer 2 nuts and the torque specs are now 45 lower then top 45lbs put weight on the vehicle then tighten bottom to 65 in 10lb increments.

@Blubicon Жыл бұрын

Yes Josh is constantly improving his design.

@casey3057 2 жыл бұрын

Well done 🍺🍺

@Blubicon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ortizjro87 Жыл бұрын

Good vid

@Blubicon Жыл бұрын

Hey man, thank you!

@jimmyvalhalla1939 Жыл бұрын

Almost bought these but I don’t want or need to destroy my inner C with a knurled seat. My currie axle is brand new and not even installed yet!!

@Blubicon Жыл бұрын

It's a very slight knurling. Also I'm not sure what you mean by "destroy" is these never have to be removed. It is a permanent solution for poorly performing traditional ball joints.

@AngelRodriguez111 2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever try adjusting the TF ball joints? They claim you can adjust the tension if they ever start to give you slop.

@Blubicon 2 жыл бұрын

Sure did. I tightened the adjusting collar with every oil change, or after every 2 or 3 wheeling trips. I noticed that a few months ago I was no longer able to turn the collar as it had reached the end of it's threads.

@isaiahorten101 2 жыл бұрын

Good video thinking about doing this to my f350 any pro or cons ? How are they holding up?

@Blubicon 2 жыл бұрын

They are holding up perfectly. Josh makes an amazing product. I am super happy.

@DumbCarGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Looks more like a rebuildable heim joint from here with a bolt in tapered tie rod shaft. Is that basically what I'm looking at?

@Blubicon 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, rebuildable.

@Thexkidd Жыл бұрын

I thought maybe a bit of grease first would make it easier. Also I saw someone lube the ball in the top one.

@Blubicon Жыл бұрын

Freezing them helps.

@stevegmag 2 жыл бұрын

Does this need an angled press cup? I bought one for my TJ to match the angle on the BJ ear of the C.

@Blubicon 2 жыл бұрын

For my D44 I did not need an angled cup.

@BlackAndBlueGarage Жыл бұрын

Pretty cool. Unfortunately it doesn't look like they have a set for ford 44s. I'll give them a call in the AM. Maybe the jeep ones will fit

@Blubicon Жыл бұрын

Hope so!

@austinskidgel2690 9 ай бұрын

Ever get an answer?

@Doubletap788 2 жыл бұрын

Do you lose fine adjustment to your caster and camber?

@Blubicon 2 жыл бұрын

Jeeps have solid front axles and camber adjustment will not be needed and so no ability to adjust it is present. if you have camber, your axle c's are bent and you can correct for them with off set balljoints. Caster is typically adjusted with lengthening or shortening control arms.

@TheTurbogixxer 6 ай бұрын

How are the ball joint deletes doing today? Are they holding up as expected?

@Blubicon 6 ай бұрын

Holding up perfectly! I have the first gen deletes. Josh has already made several updates and is now on a 3rd gen product. Nothing but great things to say about the concept, the product, and the company.

@taraaaron1242 2 жыл бұрын

So how do you like them. Do they make noises. Did they help the steering

@Blubicon Жыл бұрын

I have the first Gen bearings, so yes they did squeak as they were breaking in. Only lasted a few months. The newer sets have the Gen 2 bearings which are quieter. The steering is great! Very tight. Super happy with my choice.

@jeremy8715 2 жыл бұрын

How has the steering improved?

@Blubicon 2 жыл бұрын

Steering feels exactly like stock when the Jeep was new. Biggest difference is all the slop is now gone from the front end because of the worn out ball joints that were in there before. No more clunking, everything feels tight and right.

@Sniperssx 2 жыл бұрын

Please share compnay link thanks that ll save money and service

@Blubicon 2 жыл бұрын

Just added links, thanks for the head's up!!

@Sniperssx 2 жыл бұрын

@@Blubicon Thanks a lot

@chellisdodge Жыл бұрын

So been a year bro, these still holding up?

@Blubicon Жыл бұрын

I posted a review video to the channel a few months ago. Holding up great! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hrxnlbFombrQqmw.html

@jasonburger3085 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of ball joint press do you have

@Blubicon 2 жыл бұрын

Rented from O'Reilly. www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/evertough/tools---equipment/rental-tools/rental-tools--ball-joints/d54493ee5b68/rental-tools-evertough-ball-joint-u-joint-press-set/ren1/67045/v/a/130133/automotive-suv-2015-jeep-wrangler?pos=0

@Blubicon 2 жыл бұрын

Get the adapter kit also. www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/evertough/tools---equipment/rental-tools/rental-tools--ball-joints/d54493ee5b68/rental-tools-evertough-4wd-ball-joint-adapter-set/ren1/67048/v/a/130133/automotive-suv-2015-jeep-wrangler?pos=2