JBA and Dobinsons Tubular UCA long-term use experiences

[08ShadowRunner]

Well after having my SPC ball joint fail and stranding me in the Mojave desert, it's time for a new set of UCAs. I've been eyeing JBA and Dobinsons, I thinking of going with the JBA. I've done a lot of research and JBA's have a overwhelmingly positive reputation. I'm not looking to start another "what should I get" thread, just looking for experiences from members who have put some decent off-road miles on theirs.

I really like the Dobinsons ball joint and OEM style bushings, but the higher price-point is a bit off-putting. That said, I'll pay the premium to get something I'm happier with.

The JBA ball joint is a strong point to me for the (relatively) easy trail replacement should something go wrong (flashback intensifies). It's the polly bushings that I'm not terribly fond of.

When I go out, I do hit the rough trails. I don't go out looking for rock crawling, but sometimes ya you gotta do what you gotta do. I do tend to find myself questioning my life decisions at least once a trip on that trail I should have scouted better. I also tend to drive a tad fast at times, must have an accelerator issue... So what long-term use experiences can you all offer up?

 

[Devbot]

I've had JBA arms on my 3rd gen for a couple years now and don't have a single complaint. Haven't had to replace a bushing or ball joint yet and would definitely buy them again. The ball joint held up perfectly when I broke a spindle last year and the bushings are still dead quiet. I try to grease them every 5k oil change but I skipped it last time and it's been about 2000 miles since without a single squeak or anything. I really like how their bushings have little grooves cut in them so the grease can distribute evenly between them and the washers

 

[08ShadowRunner]

I've had JBA arms on my 3rd gen for a couple years now and don't have a single complaint.

That's the general vibe I getting. Think I'll just commit and pull the trigger on a set of JBAs.
[MENTION=718379]Texmax[/MENTION] are you sure you didn't get them because they reminded you of your Glory Days on the HH-65?