Johnny vs. Ballistic Joints

[AlexJet]

Have anyone used any of Currie Johnny Joints or Ballistic Fabrication Joints?
Which one is better? Which one would be preferable for suspension build? What about reliability and easy of maintenance, availability of parts?

2.5" Forged Johnny Joint --- $40

2.63" Forged Ballistic Joint --- $46

 

[GTABurnout]

Forged Ballistic Joint is rebuildable I think and the Johnnie joint is not...

 

[AlexJet]

Forged Ballistic Joint is rebuildable I think and the Johnnie joint is not...

If you click to the link on Johnny Joints, you'll see all available parts and tool for rebuild.

 

[mr.trd]

We are using the Ballistic joints in a build right now... Very very nice!

 

[alexrex20]

to clarify, both joints are rebuildable, but only the Ballistic is adjustable. the Currie JJ is only rebuildable in that you must replace the entire bushing assembly; the Ballistic joint can be tightened instead of replaced. Currie invented the flex joint. Ballistic perfected it.

 

[zidaro]

some good info here, but doesnt cover JJ.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/PR-Joints/index.html