ballistic joint questions

Flxratd · 02-09-2011, 12:10 PM

i have a chance to buy 16 ballistic joints 1-1/4 shaft 5/8 bolt hole 2.60 width. they are brand new but the old weld on shank style. i have heard some issues with the welds failing and was wanting some feedback from people. they are complete with the inserts and jam nuts all still packaged up and i can save ALOT over the new style for all 16 but if they dont hold up well its not a good deal. told him i would let him know tomorrow so teell me what you think or heard.

thanks scott

94Dodge Truggy · 02-09-2011, 01:06 PM

if the package says defective do not buy it. ;) How much will your rig weigh that these are going on?

yellowjacket · 02-09-2011, 01:06 PM

I have the 3.0 ones on my lowers. Weld on, no shanks, so probably dosent help your question... Probably wouldent recomend them based on what ive heard and seen since ive got them though but I could be wrong

boomhauer · 02-12-2011, 02:22 AM

i use to run ballistic fab joints but i would not recommend them. they just wear out too fast in my opinion and it gets old really fast having to adjust them all the time. currie is the way to go

94Dodge Truggy · 02-12-2011, 10:37 AM

Sounds like I would steer away from them unless you are putting them on a seriously light weight rig. :confused:

Flxratd · 02-12-2011, 10:00 PM

thanks for the replies. i am going to pass on them because of some things i had seen and just wanted to know if it was isolated happinings. only a good deal if they will work.

twiztedzuki · 02-13-2011, 11:12 AM

has anyone checkd out tk1 racing? 1.25 complete heims 45$$$ I used ruff stuff speciaties but buddy showd me the tk1 heims

02-09-2011, 12:10 PM	#1
Flxratd Retired Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hamilton/Ross Posts: 645	ballistic joint questions i have a chance to buy 16 ballistic joints 1-1/4 shaft 5/8 bolt hole 2.60 width. they are brand new but the old weld on shank style. i have heard some issues with the welds failing and was wanting some feedback from people. they are complete with the inserts and jam nuts all still packaged up and i can save ALOT over the new style for all 16 but if they dont hold up well its not a good deal. told him i would let him know tomorrow so teell me what you think or heard. thanks scott __________________ One of these days Zuk 2.0

02-09-2011, 01:06 PM	#2
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	if the package says defective do not buy it. ;) How much will your rig weigh that these are going on? __________________

02-09-2011, 01:06 PM	#3
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	I have the 3.0 ones on my lowers. Weld on, no shanks, so probably dosent help your question... Probably wouldent recomend them based on what ive heard and seen since ive got them though but I could be wrong __________________ my next rig will be on the trail before zuk 2.0 will

02-12-2011, 02:22 AM	#4
boomhauer Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 188	i use to run ballistic fab joints but i would not recommend them. they just wear out too fast in my opinion and it gets old really fast having to adjust them all the time. currie is the way to go __________________ 95 yj, fresh fuel injected 302, c-6, twin sticked 205, 3 linked high pinion d60 front, double trianulated 4 linked 14 bolt rear (all aluminum links) locked both ends, 4:56 gears, full hydro steering, high steer, 4 wheel discs, 16" 2.5 fox air shocks, 39.5" irok's. just finishing a full frame-up redo thanks to a great friend and one knowledgable(sp?) s.o.b casey cravens for without him this could not have been done in such a short time and done right! LOOK OUT "WHITEY" HERE I COME!!!

02-12-2011, 10:37 AM	#5
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Sounds like I would steer away from them unless you are putting them on a seriously light weight rig. :confused: __________________

02-12-2011, 10:00 PM	#6
Flxratd Retired Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hamilton/Ross Posts: 645	thanks for the replies. i am going to pass on them because of some things i had seen and just wanted to know if it was isolated happinings. only a good deal if they will work. __________________ One of these days Zuk 2.0

02-13-2011, 11:12 AM	#7
twiztedzuki Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waverly ohio Posts: 586	has anyone checkd out tk1 racing? 1.25 complete heims 45$$$ I used ruff stuff speciaties but buddy showd me the tk1 heims