Ok ranger-forum I need your help. I have a 2002 Ford Ranger XLT 2WD w/ coil spring suspension. I installed a lift kit, Maxtrac 4 inch spindles, 2 inch Maxtrac coil’s, bilstein 5100’s, MOOG upper & lower control arms, MOOG inner & outer tie rods. Since I’ve lifted the truck the lower ball joints are going out extremely fast. I’m on my second set in less than 10,000 miles. Is this because I’m using factory control arms? I’ve looked at fabtech upper control arms and Doetsch upper control arms, I can’t find any reviews on the Doetsch and fabtech arms do not have great reviews and they are $700 compared to $411 for the Doetsch uppers. I can’t seem to find any options for aftermarket lower control arms for a lifted truck. I understand that the ball joints are going to wear out faster with a 6 inch lift but I’m not swapping ball joints every other oil change. Anyone ever run into this after lifting their Ranger??? Please help

 

Could be the brand ball joints your using.
But with the spindle lift and all that adds more stress to the ball joints.
Checkout Camburg racing and ask them what ball joints they use on their kits, or Kartek for better ball joints if they have them.

 

I know this is years old.. but I'm in the middle of throwing a max trac 6" front 4"rear lift on my 99 ranger.. which the spindles are wayyy outta spec im gotta grind down the thickness of the ball joint seat on the spindle to just have enough thread to secure the nut on the lower ball joint. I'm thinking I'm going to be running into this problem with the lower ball joints.. did u ever figure your situation out ?