Jeep JL Wrangler, JT Gladiator, Baller Joints™, HD Ball Joints, Full Set
"BALLER" Informal adjective: extremely good, impressive or excellent.
MetalCloak's Baller Joints™ HD Ball Joints for the Jeep JL Wrangler and JT Gladiator are the ONLY Ball Joints that are comprised of top level materials with ALL the best features contained in one package. This is the last ball joint you will ever need. Upper and Lower Load Bearing, Captured, Fully Sealed, Adjustable, In-Jeep rebuildable and Made in the USA.
Features Include:- Load Bearing Upper and Lower Joints
- S7 Hardened Steel Races
- Induction Hardened 4140 Spindle & Ball
- Composite Bushing for Radial Loads (Side to Side Movement)
- Load Rated Composite Bushings (over 23,000lbs-each X2!)
- Fully Sealed top and bottom O-ring AND Shaft Wiper Seals
- Recessed Zerk Fittings for Easy Service/Grease
- Adjustable Pre Load for Upper & Lower Joints
- MetalCloak LockRing Wrench Included
- In-JEEP Rebuildable Upper & Lower
- Gold Zinc, Clear Zinc & Anodized Red Finish
- Made in the USA
MetalCloak ball joints start with 4140 Spindle & Ball with Induction Hardened surface strength that resists wear and provides a maximized bearing area to distribute force loads; the material gives superior ability to absorb energy without fracture over inferior materials.
Composite bearing sleeve slide over the spindle to handle shock loads and are the most resistant to deformation. Ball and spindle are both load bearing and utilize metal-on-metal strength captured with S7 Tool Steel Races that eliminate memory steer and are long lasting.
Both upper and lower joints are adjustable for preload tension, have recessed zerk fittings for servicing and are sealed with multiple Buna-N Rubber O-Rings along with wiper seals on the shafts to keep contaminants out and grease in.
Aluminum lock nut and Thread on Top Cap capture the joints so there is no possibility of pulling the joints out of the C.
Anodized Red aluminum with Silver and Gold Zinc steel plated components highlight the quality and craftsmanship and are sure to let others know you appreciate American Made quality and top notch performance. The ONLY joints that are Sealed, Captured, Adjustable, and On-Jeep rebuildable; the last ball joints you will ever need.
Like other ball joints; only better.
Note: May not fit with RCV aftermarket axles. Call a MetalCloak Suspension Expert at 916-631-8071 to check your set up.
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Upper & Lower "Baller" Ball Joints

MetalCloak offers the ONLY Ball Joints that are comprised of top level materials with ALL the best features contained in one package; this is the last ball joint you will need. Upper and Lower Load Bearing, Captured, Fully Sealed, Adjustable, In-Jeep rebuildable and made in the USA.
Upper "Baller" Ball Joint
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Upper Ball Joint Diagram

Load Bearing Joints
Pre-load on MetalCloak upper Ball Joints share force-loads from the lower joint and divide the load between both pivot locations unlike most "other" ball joints.

Thread Together Captured Design
Ball Joints press in from the bottom of the C. Aluminum lock nut and Top Cap Thread on to capture the joints so there is no possibility of the Joint pulling out.

Shaft & Ball Benefits

MetalCloak "Baller" ball joints start with 4140 Spindle & Ball that has a Induction Hardened surface adding strength that resists wear with a superior internal ability to absorb energy without fracture over inferior materials that also provides a maximized bearing area to distribute force loads.
Bearing Races
The Concave Bearing Races are high impact shock resistant machined and heat treated S-7 tool steel with maximum surface contact to spread force loads, this allows more pre-load relief while still resisting memory steer.

Lower "Baller" Ball Joint
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Lower "Baller" Ball Joint Diagram

Ball Joint Wrench

The included wrench is specially designed and laser cut to precisely fits the lower ball joint lock ring and allows for ease of installation. The wrench is made of laser cut 3/16" hot rolled steel, the tool is finished in gold zinc for a classic premium look and long lasting MetalCloak quality.
Hand Built and Made in America
The MetalCloak Upper and Lower "Baller" Ball Joints are each meticulously assembled in house with Hand Built craftmanship right here in the USA.

What's in the Kit?

- Upper Ball Joints
- Lower Ball Joints
- Ball Joint Wrench
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Items | Details |
---|---|
Compatibility | 2018 - Current JL Wrangler | 2019 - Current JT Gladiator |
Upper Ball Joint Cap | 6061 Aluminum Hex |
Upper Ball Joint Spindle | 4140/4142 ANN. ASTM A108 |
Upper Ball Joint Housing | AISI 1045 Steel |
Lower Ball Joint Cup | AISI 1045 Steel |
Lower Ball Joint Spindle | 4140/4142 ANN. ASTM A108 |
Ball Joint Wrench | 3/16" Hot Rolled Steel |
Coating | Gold Zinc | Clear Zinc | Red Anodize |
IMPORTANT NOTES
Aftermarket Axles: May not fit with RCV aftermarket axles. Call a MetalCloak Suspension Expert at 916-631-8071 to check your set up.
INSTALLATION
Installation Difficulty | Moderate |
Body Modification | None |
Time to Install | 4 - 5 Hours |
Installation Instructions | Click Here to see a full list of MetalCloak Installation Instructions. |