Best aftermarket lower ball joints

[OverLand Cruisers]

The 100 needs upper and lower ball joints...
I'm going with adjustable uppers from Slee and wasn't sure what the best available lowers are, OE joints aren't available as they come as a complete LCA assembly.
Thoughts?

 

[bluecruiser]

There is a (brand) called 555 that can be pressed in and have worked well for quite a few. Found at Napa and similar stores. Search a bit and you will find more than one full write up on them.

 

[jcrandall]

I think I got my 555s from autozone

 

[bluecruiser]

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/lower-ball-joint-replacement.785949/#post-8937509

Here is one to get you started.

 

[OverLand Cruisers]

Thanks!!!

 

[OverLand Cruisers]

Is the consensus that the 555s are as good as OE? Or does it make more sense in the long run to drop $225 (approximate Mud price) a side and just replace the entire LCAs with OEM?

 

[Pork Soda]

I think I got my 555s from autozone

Same Here.
They were in a Duralast Package, but stamped 555 on the Ball Joint.

 

[jgray]

Rare Parts RP11592 Ball Joint https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HEXYBGA/?tag=ihco-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HEXYBGA/?tag=ihco-20

 

[OverLand Cruisers]

Rare Parts RP11592 Ball Joint https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HEXYBGA/?tag=ihco-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HEXYBGA/?tag=ihco-20

Are these 555s?

 

[jgray]

^ Yes! Check the pictures on Amazon! I did mine last year and ordered these As well. Nice quality part - made in Japan

 

[OverLand Cruisers]

Cool, thanks!!