Matco BJPXR9 Ball Joint Adapter Kit Covers More Vehicles
Unique design is compatible with existing Matco and OTC ball joint kits, expanding vehicle applications and tool use.
VIDEO: Ball Joints And Shaft Damage
Explore repair options for failed lower ball joints on front wheel drive vehicles. This video is sponsored by TrakMotive.
Mevotech Tech Tip: Directional Ball Joints
Some ball joints must be installed in a specific orientation to function correctly. These ball joints are designed to allow for a large amount of ball stud swing in the cross-car or side-to-side direction as the suspension travels up and down.
VIDEO: Are Brand New Ball Joints Too Stiff?
Andrew Markel discusses out-of-the-box ball joints and how stiffness may appear as an issue when it is really a normal condition. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Ball Joint Inspection And Service
Ball joints have been on most vehicles for more than 70 years. They were replacements for kingpins, but they also became essential for independent suspensions. While the basics of the ball joint have remained the same, the materials have improved along with design refinements that enable the joint to last longer and carry greater loads. In the aftermarket, some manufacturers have focused on improving the OE designs and adding serviceability to the joint.
Ball Joint Friction And Wear
If you went to the doctor for a routine examination, and he pulled out some heavy-duty medical instruments right away, you might get a little scared that fixing your ailment might be worse than the ailment itself. The same is true for ball joints and tie rods. Any OEM- or suspension component manufacturer-recommended procedure for
Ball Joint Friction And Wear
Any recommended procedure for inspecting a ball-type joint from an OEM or suspension component manufacturer rarely involves a pry bar, and almost never involves a set of pliers.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts Issues Results Of Independent Testing On Durability, Performance Of Ball Joints
The company stated that the findings showed only MOOG ball studs are proven to be “OE Quality or Better” in metallurgical testing.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts Receives U.S. Patent For Design, Construction Of Innovative MOOG Ball Joints
The patent was awarded for the highly durable ball joint for compression-loaded suspensions.
Mevotech Earns 2nd Patent On TTX Ball Joint Design
The new patent protects Mevotech’s innovative approach to limiting and controlling the axial play of the ball joint assembly. An extension of the company’s previous TTX patent, the enhanced ball joint reduces the stress of the components, maintains proper internal alignment, improves performance and extends the lifecycle of the part, according to the company.
