Do I need adjustable upper ball joints? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**rs74** · 05-12-2015, 11:30 AM

How do I know if I need them. I have a 6" lift on my 03 1500 and the uppers are bad. The wheels lean in on the top. I was looking to buy some MOOG replacements and saw they offer a -3 to +3 degrees of caster or camber. Now I am not sure which way I should go. I was assuming I needed just a stock press in replacement. I am not sure if the wheels have always leaned like that or just since the ball joints started to go bad.

swamp rat · 05-15-2015, 11:53 PM

Not saying they don't offer this but it is the first i ever heard about it, i think the only way to know would be to install the stock stuff then have a front end alignment to see where your at.

72K20super · 05-20-2015, 03:20 PM

I would make sure that the knock outs have been removed on the upper arm adjustments are maxed. I worked at a four wheel drive shop for six years and was always amazed how many shops did not do proper alignments after the lift install and told customers they should not expect good tire wear ever again. Both are doable if the lift is done correctly.

05-12-2015, 11:30 AM	#1
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Do I need adjustable upper ball joints? How do I know if I need them. I have a 6" lift on my 03 1500 and the uppers are bad. The wheels lean in on the top. I was looking to buy some MOOG replacements and saw they offer a -3 to +3 degrees of caster or camber. Now I am not sure which way I should go. I was assuming I needed just a stock press in replacement. I am not sure if the wheels have always leaned like that or just since the ball joints started to go bad. __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

05-15-2015, 11:53 PM	#2
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Do I need adjustable upper ball joints? Not saying they don't offer this but it is the first i ever heard about it, i think the only way to know would be to install the stock stuff then have a front end alignment to see where your at. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

05-20-2015, 03:20 PM	#3
72K20super Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 26	Re: Do I need adjustable upper ball joints? I would make sure that the knock outs have been removed on the upper arm adjustments are maxed. I worked at a four wheel drive shop for six years and was always amazed how many shops did not do proper alignments after the lift install and told customers they should not expect good tire wear ever again. Both are doable if the lift is done correctly.



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