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Old 10-10-2017, 09:01 PM
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I went and looked, this is the same lower ball joint I installed over two years ago on both sides. The design isn’t that new I guess.

I grease them every oil change and haven’t had any issues.
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I used to recommend Moog parts.
I will not be any longer with this BS.
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What would you recommend instead
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Motorcraft aka OEM and Napa store brand both seem good.
I've really been happy with NAPA.
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Nothing wrong with the new design. They work as they’re intended.
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You really think moog would do something stupid with ball joints ? They are at the top with their product..
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Originally Posted by techrep
You really think moog would do something stupid with ball joints ? They are at the top with their product..
That may be, but convince the old dogs that have been doing front end jobs for 40 years that they no longer need that big ol dust boot.

I think Moog is shooting themselves in the foot here. Hope it works for them.
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No issues here, with ANY moog products.

Either way, they offer a lifetime warranty...
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Originally Posted by Anthonyflhx
I just changed out upper control arms, struts, shocks, and lower ball joints. Torqued everything to spec but there's a space between lower ball joint and the wheel assembly. I've attached a pic. I drive around and doesn't feel bad do just wondering if it just needs time for everything to loosen up and wear in.
Is that a crack I see in the steering knuckle?
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Originally Posted by BryanKephart
Is that a crack I see in the steering knuckle?
I thought so too at first glance, but I think it's just a bit of grease that squirted out and caused a shadow.



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