Ball Joint Spacers

[ShadowManR6]

I was lookin into ball joint spacers earlier today, and was wondering if there is really any down side to adding them as far as any extra stress or wear on the suspension by useing them. Also just to clarify since im no real grease monkey 4x4parts refers to 2 different sets, one for use with stock 'a-arms' and one for aftermarket, a-arm is the UCA correct?

[88_Pathy]

I would not get them if I were you. Good luck aligning it after that too. Check out the pics that 88 posted.

[Simon]

Do a search for them on here. Lots of information, and unfortunately, not too much that's positive. You'll get it aligned, however, you'll end up killing CV's in no time, as they allow for more front end travel. Problem is, the CV's can't handle more travel.

 

Save your money, and get a good set of aftermarket upper control arms. They're far superior, and won't kill your CV's.

 

On top of that, as 88_Pathy said, search for 88Pathoffroad's posts about the use of ball joint spacers, and what they did to his stock Upper Control Arms.

[Guest SuperSon]

Since were in the subject of alignment here .Whats the standard charge on having our pathys aligned guys? Im getting mine aligned I want to make sure that theyre not going to give me a bunch of bull in doing the alignment or some extra charges thats not necessary.

 

 

Thanks

[Jdpathy]

For mine with stock tires and no lift. An alignment ran around 50 bucks, only the front can be aligned. You should call the shops and ask them cause they should be able to tell you...

[Guest SuperSon]

I called a few shops and Im going to take it firestone for $150 lifetime alignment