Ball Joints RSS

The pry-bar method for checking ball joint play on a Jeep or solid axle truck, and how to tell real joint play from a wheel bearing or tie rod end.

Josh explains what a Ball Joint Delete system is, how clamping force on a spherical bearing differs from a ball joint's plastic liner, and who needs one.

Before you buy anything for death wobble, run this at-home checklist: track bar, tie rods, drag link, ball joints, control arms, bearings & steering box.