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Old 22-07-2012
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So I have the synergy ball joints installed in me JK, and I've been doing a few mud runs and sand stuff lately, and I wanted to know generally if I should be squirting some extra grease in there afterwards to prolong their life a bit?

I'm guessing but sometimes more is not always better, the boots on these things seem to move a fair bit when you have packed them right up with grease..and they do seperate from the joint a bit.. Anyone else find this as well?

Also on a side note did the powerlines again today- mad fun, even let the wifey have a good go at some of the climbs as well

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Mine were lubed when installed and then again after 10,000km (Just a squirt or two).

They're lasting longer than factory did and it isn't because they're greaseable.
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Anything greasable you should generally always put in more grease until you see it to start coming out of the rubber boot, especially after mud or water runs
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Full is good, but excess attracts crud so is to be avoided. So pump until it comes out the boots ( clears out the old grease and crud ) give the boots a squeeze to clear excessive grease and wipe away so that the external surfaces are clean. After your first serious drive a but more grease may have squeezed out due to the movement of the balls in the sockets - just wipe this off.

The standard balljoints are pathetic the Synergy ones are a huge improvement from what i can see however i've only done a few thousand km on mine so i'm going on others feedback
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It doesn't take an engineer to tell you that the stock joints are intended for stock stresses ie: stock tyres, stock rims, stock ride height, standard v6 engine, standard plastic bumpers and mainly road use. Afterall, when you're Chrysler, it isn't good business to over-engineer things.


I wish I'd fitted Synergy ball joints sooner. There would have been alot less drama!! (this is referring to the axle ball joints)
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Just found out I need new ball joints today. Are the synergy ball joints the way to go? Also if the uppers are flogged is it best to replace the lowers as well?
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I had Synergy ball joints fitted not too long ago haven't done many km yet Apparently there is a breaking in period 1600km after this they will tighten up but I Always make sure everything is Greased up regularly
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