Spicer Front Upper & Lower Ball Joint Master Kit for 1986-1989 Dodge W100, W150 & Ramcharger (Dana 44, Both Sides)

Eliminate loose steering play, fix front-end tire wear, and restore original factory handling to your late-80s truck or SUV with this genuine Spicer Front Upper & Lower Ball Joint Master Kit. Specifically engineered as a high-durability, direct original equipment replacement for 1986–1989 Dodge 4x4 vehicles, this package contains all the primary heavy-duty structural components required to fully rebuild both the driver and passenger side steering knuckles on vehicles running open-knuckle Dana 44 solid front axles.

On classic Dodge Ram platforms from this era, the front steering knuckles pivot on a rugged dual ball joint design to translate your steering inputs while supporting the full structural weight of the vehicle’s front end. Over decades of farm work, highway cruising, or off-road trail riding with oversized tires, the internal seats of these factory ball joints naturally wear out, dry up, or experience moisture and trail grit entry. Worn ball joints introduce dangerous play into the front axle knuckles, causing your steering wheel to feel loose, non-responsive, or wander across the lane. Left unaddressed, severe ball joint wear alters front wheel alignment, strains your steering gear linkages, and risks structural component separation on the road or trail.

This original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement master bundle features heavy-duty ball joints forged from premium-grade steel, heat-treated for maximum fatigue resistance, and precision-machined to exact factory tolerances. Sourcing a genuine Spicer kit ensures a perfect press-fit into your factory inner C-axle ears, eliminating the risk of loose housings or premature component failure. To match original factory performance and demanding trail duty, these premium replacement units are engineered with a grease-service architecture, allowing you to flush away moisture, road salt, and trail contaminants during routine maintenance.

Kit Contents (Complete Set Overhauls Both Front Knuckles):

• (2) Genuine Spicer Premium Heavy-Duty Upper Ball Joints

• (2) Genuine Spicer Premium Heavy-Duty Lower Ball Joints

• Complete Set of Factory-Spec Castle Nuts, Cotter Pins, and Retaining Hardware

• Specialized Knuckle Threaded Adjustment Sleeves

Kit Highlights:

• Complete Dual-Side Restoration: Supplies exactly enough factory-correct upper and lower ball joints to fully overhaul both the left and right front steering knuckles simultaneously.

• Genuine Spicer Forged Strength: Precision-manufactured by the industry's benchmark drivetrain supplier to guarantee uncompromised structural integrity, exact metallurgical limits, and a long operational lifespan.

• Greaseable Service Design: Features integrated lubrication paths and grease fittings, letting you easily flush out trail contaminants to maximize internal ball-and-socket service life.

• Restores Tight Handling: Converts internal knuckle play back to factory specification to solve steering deflection, stabilize front alignment tracking, and prevent premature wear on expensive tires.

Vehicle & Axle Fitment:

• Axle Profile: Solid Open-Knuckle Front Dana 44 Axles (Fits both standard and Central Axle Disconnect / CAD configurations). Does not fit heavy-duty Dana 60 front axles or custom aftermarket axle swaps.

• Dodge W100 / W150 Pickup: 1986, 1987, 1988, and 1989 1/2-ton 4x4 light-duty truck models.

• Dodge W250 Pickup: 1986–1989 3/4-ton 4x4 models equipped with open-knuckle Dana 44 front axle housings.

• Dodge Ramcharger: 1986, 1987, 1988, and 1989 full-size 4x4 SUV models.

• Position: Front Axle Steering Knuckle — Left (Driver) and Right (Passenger) Sides (1 Kit Overhauls Entire Front Axle)