Ball joint install procedure?

[toy4x4runner]

What's the "right" way to install ball joints on the D44? the instructions that came with my Moog ball joints say:
-torque lower bj to 70 ft/lb
-torque top adjuster to 70 ft/lb
-torque upper ball joint castle nut to 100 ft/lb & install pin.

Is that the best way to do it? I don't wanna have another ball joint mis-hap again.

 

[Muddytazz]

I did mine just the same except my adjuster is at 50 ft/lb

 

[toy4x4runner]

parts mike has a "how to" install D44 knuckles and he says to do the same thing pretty much except for final torque.... the lower to 140#. that's double what Moog specifies.

 

[Muddytazz]

yeah that WAY to much for the lower

70 and 100 are correct

 

[toy4x4runner]

Ok, so 70# for the lower. 50-70# for the adjuster. And 100# for the top.

The Moog Ball joints seem to be very high quality and nice. they come with EXCELLENT DIRECTIONS, Grease fittings/plugs... everything. Much better than spicer just giving you the part in a empty box. That instruction sheet is where its at. Thanks for the input.

 

[Muddytazz]

 

[neverendingproject]

Im installing ball joints soon too. Any idea where I can get the adjuster tool?

 

[sweetk30]

moog is one of the best you can get these days.

 

[toy4x4runner]

you can get the adjusting tool at Advance Auto I think in the tool aiel by the 4WD spindle nut socket. if not, Parts Mike has them. $10 is the going rate.

 

[sweetk30]

you can get the adjusting tool at Advance Auto I think in the tool aiel by the 4WD spindle nut socket. if not, Parts Mike has them. $10 is the going rate.

are you talking the hub nut tool? i think he wants the ball joint upper pre load adjuster tool socket. much smaller size than the hub nut tool.

 

[neverendingproject]

Yeah, the preload thingy

 

[toy4x4runner]

yeah, the upper ball joint adjuster tool. I'm pretty sure they sell it at advance auto by the Hub tool.