Here is my brand new Moog LBJ's.



Super tight from the factory. Not able to turn them L-R, front to back easily at all. I would just run those LBJ's Mitch! Should not be a problem.
The middle pic also shows the type of dust boot to run with ball joints as they have an inner metal ring that helps hold the grease in place.

Also while the engine is out Mitch, slap in a Gen3 with a six-speed to replace it!