Bad brand new spicer ball joint or normal?

[Got4wd]

Thanks for doing all the “research” on this one.
But hey, maybe all that looseness is a result of decades of research and development and they decided that they were made wrong all along.
So what we’re seeing is the new and improved version.
Remember when that mode of advertising was all the rage? Everything was the “new and improved” model.

I looked into calling spicer but it’s way too much work. I feel like i would be tossed around department to department until I got tired of waiting.

 

[nvrstuk]

I looked into calling spicer but it’s way too much work. I feel like i would be tossed around department to department until I got tired of waiting.

I've called these manufacturers b4 and they actually appreciate the feedback... and I've learned a lot about their manufacturing process... They've enlightened me more than a few times.

 

[Otis Campbell]

FWIW I replaced ball joints in my Dana 44 last week while I was working on replacing the carrier/ring gear/pinion. I bought mevotech from Rock Auto MK8591T and MK8594T. They seemed like quality joints. They come with zerk fittings and are very tight. I will say that the existing lower joints on my '71 didn't have snap rings. The new ones did. I had to grind a little on the knuckle to allow the snap ring room to seat.