I replaced both of my upper control arms today due to play in the ball joints. Factory originals with 135k miles, living down 2 miles of nasty gravel roads and a couple of trips into the ditch in its lifetime. I went with the Moog, they were $40 each less than motorcraft and $20 higher than Autozones Dorman brand. Seem to be well built, made in USA and have a grease fitting. Anyone else have these? I was happy to see that they were USA made, I have seen alot of Moog parts now that are made overseas.

 

Did you take pics when you swapped out the control arms?

You know how we all love pics!!

Stewart

 

No I didn't. I did it on my lunch break so I didn't have much time to spare. Should have taken a pic of the stock one off, next to the Moog not yet put on. Would have been good for comparison.

 

Ah well, still good info nonetheless!

Stewart

 

Wow that's good mileage and use on the uppers. I unfortunately replaced the lower joints on my 06 last year and that was @ 58k miles. Yes, 58k. Sad isnt it?

 

You know that's not that unusual. I have put a few sets of lower balljoints in this body F150 and Expedition around the 60-80k mile mark. I believe my lowers were factory when I replaced them at 124k though. Previous owner could have replaced them but it didn't look like it.

 

I replaced the uppers on my 07 two wheel drive this fall with Moogs. I had around 52k. I like the fact I can give them a shot of grease, and if they go bad I can just replace the joint.

 

I replaced my upper and lowers at 98000 miles(had it done). I wanted moog. I was actually thinking about raybestos but went with moog instead. They only got a couple thousand miles on them, so we'll see how they hold up. Supposed to have a lifetime warranty though I think. Mine got a grease zerk too, don't over grease them though, they only need a shot a year. You don't wanna blow the boot out.