Ball joint replacement

Curious what the consensus is to freeze the ball joints prior to install? (I didn't freeze mine but rather pressed them in with a huge ratchet with a cheater bar paying very close attention getting them started straight. I used spicer).

Only reason I ask is I just replaced upper, lower ball joints (passenger side was toast so I figured driver side was close behind), also swapped front axles with Revolution (come with Spicer u-joints), and while I was in there upgraded tie rod and drag link with Rockjock Currectlync HD (bought from Northridge 4x4).

After I completed all this work someone asked me if I froze the ball joints to make them go in a little easier.

http://www.northridge4x4.com/part/t...tlync-heavy-duty-tie-rod-and-drag-link-system

I’ve done that with bearings for my dirt bikes and they almost dropped in
 
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Is there a parts list (with preferred brands, etc.) for wheel bearings, ball joints, and u-joint - front and back?
I'm a NEWB and am clueless.
 
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Is there a parts list (with preferred brands, etc.) for wheel bearings, ball joints, and u-joint - front and back?
I'm a NEWB and am clueless.
If your going to DIY the ball joints highly recommend either borrow, or purchase this ball joint service adapter kit. I just replaced the uppers and lowers and you will need these angled adapters. You can typically check out a ball joint kit from the local auto parts store but they typically don't include these angle type for Jeep/Dodge (at least I couldn't find any that had this angle kit). Maybe there is someone on this forum and you can borrow the adapter. Best of luck.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002SRGW0/?tag=wranglerorg-20
 
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If your going to DIY the ball joints highly recommend either borrow, or purchase this ball joint service adapter kit. I just replaced the uppers and lowers and you will need these angled adapters. You can typically check out a ball joint kit from the local auto parts store but they typically don't include these angle type for Jeep/Dodge (at least I couldn't find any that had this angle kit). Maybe there is someone on this forum and you can borrow the adapter. Best of luck.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002SRGW0/?tag=wranglerorg-20
I did it without the angled cups but it was a bit of a irritating hassle, lots of fussing, needed more hands than I had available. none of the local places had the angled cup. highly recommend looking for the angled cup (y)
 
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