Moog ball joints installation problem
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Moog ball joints installation problem
I got my Moog ball joint kit here: Super Duty F250 F350 4x4 Complete Ball Joint Kit 1999 2004
These moog ball joints do not have a removable rubber boot. I've tried pressing them from the end of the threads but it just keeps moving the stud and not pushing straight. I've tried pressing from on top of the rubber on the shoulder like you would press a normal ball joint in and it ruined the rubber boot (hopefully I can get some type of replacement). How in the heck are you supposed to press these things in without removable boots and without ruining the non removable boot?
These moog ball joints do not have a removable rubber boot. I've tried pressing them from the end of the threads but it just keeps moving the stud and not pushing straight. I've tried pressing from on top of the rubber on the shoulder like you would press a normal ball joint in and it ruined the rubber boot (hopefully I can get some type of replacement). How in the heck are you supposed to press these things in without removable boots and without ruining the non removable boot?
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Just did my 99's the boots were separate..As were the ones I did 5 years ago. part no
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Your pic and description is the same part no attached boots...they should come off.....No
K8607T,K80026 SAYS MOOG PREMIUM
Your pic and description is the same part no attached boots...they should come off.....No
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Well I feel like a big dummy. After looking at them a little more you have to pop the boot off with a screwdriver (it has a metal ring built in to the rubber). You can't just pull them off with your hand like a lot of ball joints. I guess this design is to retain grease better. At first, I was prying on them with a screwdriver and was afraid I was going to break the rubber. Oh well, guess I'm ordering some replacement boots. Live and learn I suppose.
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What do you guys think about these?
Energy Suspension Parts - Universal Tie Rod / Ball Joint Dust Boots
Energy Suspension Parts - Universal Tie Rod / Ball Joint Dust Boots
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They are a harder plasticy rubber (polyurethane) I honestly think they would crack especially over time. I work with the stuff all the time for motor mounts, sway bars, suspension bushings and all. It is very very common now days for bushing upgrades. However like I mentioned being thin and flexed allot on a ball or tie rod joint I would think it would crack.