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From: Tx
Too many choices
Well the shop guy did not replace the front end parts he should have the other day. SO. I am wondering if Moog are the best parts I can get AND how hard/safe it would be for me to do myself. (Now that I accomplished my very first belt replacement I am apparently feeling braver) I need pitman arm (spelling?), tie rods, sway bars, bushings, and ball joints that I KNOW of. Is there anything else that might as well be replaced while I am down there? I live out in the country and I do a lot of driving through sand, turnrows, and across my land (very rough). I also would like to know what parts can be painted before being put on. I would like to not have rusty looking metal parts down there if it all possible.
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Regarding ball joints, I used to like Moog also. However while researching my last set of ball joints on my previous ball joint eating truck, I learned their quality has gone downhill real bad in the last few years. At first I wanted Carli's but they have had some quality issued. I ended up going with Dynatracs. I can not say enough postive things about them. Dynatracs are currently lasting 3 plus times as long as factory/moog stuff and they are rebuildable in the spindle. So you never have to press them out to replace them ever again. The mechanic who helped me replace mine, took a good look at them and said they looked like the best ball joint he had ever seen and when his go out again this is what he was going to use on his F350.
For my Dodge 3500 moog's with lifetime warranty were about $350, and the Dynatrac's were around $600 which is still way less than that Carli's.
When this set of balljoints goes out, I will not think twice about buying another set of Dynatracs.
For my Dodge 3500 moog's with lifetime warranty were about $350, and the Dynatrac's were around $600 which is still way less than that Carli's.
When this set of balljoints goes out, I will not think twice about buying another set of Dynatracs.
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Hi Riggers,
Replacing ball joints is certainly something that a back-yard mechanic can do (though I'd prefer to take her apart in the garage), but it's more involved than you might expect. Before tackling this job, read up on it. If you can arrange for a friend with experience to help you, that would be ideal.
Replacing ball joints is certainly something that a back-yard mechanic can do (though I'd prefer to take her apart in the garage), but it's more involved than you might expect. Before tackling this job, read up on it. If you can arrange for a friend with experience to help you, that would be ideal.
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Hi Riggers,
Here's an FTE thread that describes the process. It varies a bit depending on whether the vehicle is 4WD or 2WD.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...ll-joints.html
There are several short videos here that show how to press the ball joints in and out. It does take a special tool.
Video: How to Press Out a Truck's Lower Ball Joint | eHow.com
There's also an FTE thread with some good pics of the process. Can't find it yet. I'll keep looking...
Here's an FTE thread that describes the process. It varies a bit depending on whether the vehicle is 4WD or 2WD.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...ll-joints.html
There are several short videos here that show how to press the ball joints in and out. It does take a special tool.
Video: How to Press Out a Truck's Lower Ball Joint | eHow.com
There's also an FTE thread with some good pics of the process. Can't find it yet. I'll keep looking...
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I've heard the same thing on the MOOG quality going downhill recently.
I just replaced mine with XRF balljoints. I read alot of good reviews on them from SD owners.
I just replaced mine with XRF balljoints. I read alot of good reviews on them from SD owners.
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From: vermont
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Yep - I grew up believing in Moog, but after a few premature tie rod and sway bar link failures, I've given up on them. They are poorly machined, poorly finished. Haven't found one particular company to go with, but Deeza out of Turkey I believe had the best build and finish quality I have ever seen for my Lincoln sway bar links. 2yrs later and they still shine. Would absolutley try them for other steering components but they don't cover a big range yet.
Think twice about Moog. Companies don't go 'south' in quality anymore, they go east...
Think twice about Moog. Companies don't go 'south' in quality anymore, they go east...
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From: Tx
Well I ordered the Dynatrac ones. I'll be sitting on the edge of my driver's seat til next Wed when they are supposed to come in. LOL. Dying to get an alignment, my front end very loose suddenly and they can't do it til these are replaced. I called just to see how much to put the ball joints on for me, $575. Not hapnin'.
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Did my ball joint last winter. I am not an expert, but have some friend that helped. First, read up as much as you can. Second, get the right tools. 3/4 drive and ball joint press are very helpful. Making the "Special Tool" is easy if you have access to a grinder. Last, orient our grease zerks before you press then in. Good luck and save hundreds of $$$.
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