Let's Talk Ball Joints.

billison · Nov 19, 2016

ok. So I'm swapping in my 94 spindles, looks like I'll be needing to swap ball joints. So far it looks like my options are 1 of 2 things. Moog or parts store cheapies. I can get the moog problem solvers for about 71, the other moog for about 82, or I can get parts store ones for about 35, so half the price. I'm really torn. I know the moog are good, no clue the difference between the problem solvers and others.

But can the cheap ones really be that bad? Hoping to here some first hand experience on this.

General karthief · Nov 19, 2016

Nope, sorry.

mikestang63 · Nov 19, 2016

steeda

billison · Nov 19, 2016

Love the details responses

billison · Nov 19, 2016

Good lord the steeds makes everything look cheap

General karthief · Nov 19, 2016

Sorry I just could't resist, I've used moog in the past and have a set fix'n to go on raggity gt. Not had any experience with others, I say don't get cheap on suspension parts if your gonna keep it, and well, abuse is my middle name.
They are probably made in china or Thailand anyway.

Black1987 · Nov 19, 2016

I did Moog and haven't had an issue. I have run the drive works and other off brands and in 3 months one of them wore out.

If you are buying from Advance sign up for speed perks and order online to your store.

Use the Code: TRT41R to get 40 off a $100.

Also if you stagger your purchase and there's no rush. Rent a tool kit over $100 and return it with no charge due to it only puts a hold on credit card while you have it.

A week later you get a $20 off $50 that you can use in conjunction of the $40 off a $100.

Now $160 is $100 which is closer to the auto store price ones.

Get Moog, buy once

billison · Nov 19, 2016

Black1987 said:
I did Moog and haven't had an issue. I have run the drive works and other off brands and in 3 months one of them wore out.

If you are buying from Advance sign up for speed perks and order online to your store.

Use the Code: TRT41R to get 40 off a $100.

Also if you stagger your purchase and there's no rush. Rent a tool kit over $100 and return it with no charge due to it only puts a hold on credit card while you have it.

A week later you get a $20 off $50 that you can use in conjunction of the $40 off a $100.

Now $160 is $100 which is closer to the auto store price ones.

Get Moog, buy once

Yeah , I saved that info awhile back. Good to have

RangerJoe · Nov 20, 2016

If the car is a daily and sees plenty of miles, go with the moogs. If it's like mine and clocks 1500-2000 miles a year, parts store brand will probably work.

Not sure about the problem solver labelling, but some ball joints are available slightly oversized to account for wearing on the control arm hole they occupy.

Joe

Mustang5L5 · Nov 20, 2016

BJs are a pain in the arse. Do the job once. Steeda or moog

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90sickfox · Nov 20, 2016

I've chopped drive works and Moog ball joint in half ( proving a point to one of my techs ). The Moog is made 1000 times better than the cheapies. They use Teflon and other stuff to cushion the ball and reduce wear...the cheapies just press fit a metal ball in a metal socket....

The ball joints on our cars are harder to get in straight than most cars.

Patience is a virtue... I ain't got a lot of that.

TOOLOW91 · Nov 20, 2016

Steedas are on sale on LMR for 116 for the pair. I was looking too because this is one of the last things i need for my swap

RaggedGT · Nov 20, 2016

Moog ball joints are superior to parts house branded parts due to build quality,fitiment and durability .
Have you checked online retailers? The last set of ball joints I ordered I got from www.rockauto.com ,I use www.partsgeek.com regularly too

old_blue · Nov 21, 2016

I don't use anything but moog for ball joints.

TOOLOW91 · Nov 21, 2016

old_blue said:
I don't use anything but moog for ball joints.

I actually canceled the steeda . Don't want to deal with their spacer and crap to have my car sit the same . I like the way it sits . Ordered motorcraft for 95 bucks shipped to my door from rock.

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