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 Ball Joint Spacers
#811364
05/11/07 06:50 PM
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Joined: Oct 2006
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Mudrunner
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hey all. ive been on here for a while, and i gotta ask, what are ball joint spacers? ive seen a few rigs that people say that it has 1.5 ball joint spacers, and im a little confused as to what they are, how they help, and how hard they are to install. thanks! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
Last edited by 262000_yota; 05/11/07 06:51 PM.
formerly 277000_yota Old enough to know better, but still to damn arrogant to care... ]www.cardomain.com/ride/2614269'90 'Yota 4X4 (10/31/05-09/10/08 R.I.P) '98 'Yota t-100. 3.4, 5 sp. 4x4, 2 in. Toytec with BFG A/T 265/70R16s
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Re: Ball Joint Spacers
[Re: 4Crawler]
#811366
05/11/07 07:05 PM
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 469
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Mudrunner
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ok. so a few more questions. are they a cost effective way to get a little more lift? and do they cause damage to existing parts or cause premature ware? and where can i get them and for about how much?
P.S.-btw, im at school, and our schools server blocks your website 4crawler. sorry, ill look at it as soon as i can.
formerly 277000_yota Old enough to know better, but still to damn arrogant to care... ]www.cardomain.com/ride/2614269'90 'Yota 4X4 (10/31/05-09/10/08 R.I.P) '98 'Yota t-100. 3.4, 5 sp. 4x4, 2 in. Toytec with BFG A/T 265/70R16s
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Re: Ball Joint Spacers
[Re: IceBlueT]
#811367
05/11/07 08:27 PM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 4,282
Roll Me Over
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another advantage is that if you precranked your t-bars already, if you install these things, you will have less harseness in the ride since you are decranking the t-bars without loosing the lift...
leo d. 90 4runner, v6, auto, WCOR CitB kit, marlin duals, arb rear, tt front 4.88, blah, blah, blah... Pres. of TEAM IFS! and GETTING OFF 4WD Club member
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Re: Ball Joint Spacers
[Re: IceBlueT]
#811368
05/11/07 09:37 PM
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Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 26
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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i have put them on two trucks and would do it again. BJ Spacers, with some trimming, maybe a 1 inch body lift, will be enough to run 33's. In my opinion, that is all you need to go offroad. I always take the easy routes. You will need to do a few more mods to go offroad effectively, but as far as tires go, 33's with BJ spacers are it. Best bang for your buck. I bought mine from 4crawler.
Mike
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Re: Ball Joint Spacers
[Re: GMJK86SR5]
#811369
05/11/07 09:51 PM
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 45
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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i run the BJ spacers w/ OME torsion bars , i relaxed the t- bars for more flex, it fits my 33x10.50x15's with no rub ![[Linked Image]](http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid223/p832d1d997a0c1261b192812d15ffc588/eadda4ed.jpg)
1994 toy 22re
Engbldr. street rv head 261c,LC header,Downey dualshocks, BJ spacers, OME torsions, 33x10.50 BFG muds budbuilt xmember/skid plate 4.88's locker custom exhaust
2006 Subaru Forester XT
1994 Subaru SVX
1979 Mazda rx7
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Re: Ball Joint Spacers
[Re: IceBlueT]
#811370
05/12/07 02:44 AM
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Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 90
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Heres mine I just about got mine aligned and with my new BFG At 33 x 12.5 tires on MT 10 wide rims.Just removed the valence.I have a 1" body lift,diff drop,1.5 BJ spacers,and 4:88 precision gears. ![[Linked Image]](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a280/fasulua/Photo0022.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a280/fasulua/Photo0021.jpg)
88 4x4 22re
86 2wd 1-ton 22re
91 2wd 22re
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Re: Ball Joint Spacers
[Re: Vonka]
#811371
05/14/07 06:55 PM
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 469
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Mudrunner
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i think thats the route im going to take. i found a set from San Diego Off Road Solutions for about $120, so now i just have to save the money to do it. did you guys have any problems putting them on? also, did you have to put new shocks on?
formerly 277000_yota Old enough to know better, but still to damn arrogant to care... ]www.cardomain.com/ride/2614269'90 'Yota 4X4 (10/31/05-09/10/08 R.I.P) '98 'Yota t-100. 3.4, 5 sp. 4x4, 2 in. Toytec with BFG A/T 265/70R16s
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Re: Ball Joint Spacers
[Re: IceBlueT]
#811372
05/15/07 07:43 AM
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Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 90
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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i think thats the route im going to take. i found a set from San Diego Off Road Solutions for about $120, so now i just have to save the money to do it. did you guys have any problems putting them on? also, did you have to put new shocks on? I followed the installation instruction from 4Crawlers & San Diego Off Road Solutions.I had to buy a air tool hi speed cutter $30 to trim some of the metal to fit the spacers.After that its pretty easy fit. to be able to fit the 33's the Rancho shocks got stretched out so I found a pair of Pro-Comp shocks at the auto yard for $20.My ride is not too stiff but still comfortable.I still have to get longer shocks for the rear.Pro-Comp or Bilsteins is my choice.
88 4x4 22re
86 2wd 1-ton 22re
91 2wd 22re
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Re: Ball Joint Spacers
[Re: Vonka]
#811373
05/15/07 07:06 PM
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 469
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Mudrunner
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ya, i plan on only putting on 31's, since im going to be traveling to and from northern New Mexico for the next two years, so im not looking to go up higher than what my truck should have. do you think i will still need new shocks?
formerly 277000_yota Old enough to know better, but still to damn arrogant to care... ]www.cardomain.com/ride/2614269'90 'Yota 4X4 (10/31/05-09/10/08 R.I.P) '98 'Yota t-100. 3.4, 5 sp. 4x4, 2 in. Toytec with BFG A/T 265/70R16s
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![[Linked Image]](http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/Images/BallJointSpacer02.jpg)
