Using what looks like early pathfinder ball joints just like 1 gen UCA's. Pretty medium grade ball joint, but has the right taper I guess. Since 2nd gens have longer knuckles I don't see these being under as much stress as 1st gens so maybe they will hold better. It's not that they are crappy, it's just the aftermarket ones like Moog, Raybestos, O.E brand, whatever that have a poorly designed boot.