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Old Dec 2, 2014 | 05:27 PM
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XRF vs MOOG vs bulletproof

Whats the best in ur all opinion. I am replacing parts in the front end and want the best. I am thinking bulletproof is going to be the best but how do XRF and MOOG stand up to them
 
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 06:22 AM
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Anyone? And also how many miles are ppl getting out of there ball joints?
 
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 07:41 AM
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I put Moog upper and lower ball joints a couple years ago maybe 30,000 miles now and no problems so far. original stuff lasted about 100,000 miles.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 09:04 AM
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Dont know what Pepboys uses, but thats what I use and never had an issue..I replaced mine about 6 mo ago, but I never had an issue with any of my 4x4
 
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 09:28 AM
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I get 50-60K, regardless of make. Original - zerks, Ford + zerks, Moog, & XRF are still in the box waiting their turn. I likely do more off roading than others.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 10:50 AM
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I just put 4 XRF ball joints in my rig. I will not buy any more Moog stuff if I can help it, too many people I know are not getting enough miles out of them.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 12:16 PM
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I don't like Moog. I've replaced way too many "lifetime" warrenty ball joints in my 78 F150. I put XRF in my Ex and haven't had any issues yet. Never looked at any bulletproof parts.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 01:15 PM
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XRF !
 
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 04:21 PM
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I have XRF under the EX now and they seem to be holding up well

If you have the $, Dynatrac joints are hard to beat, strong rebuildable serviceable. Had a set under my Cummins and they were awesome tight joints, and Dodges are known to tear up ball joints.

Really want something stout, check out the joints by Carli, but make sure your sitting when you see the price
 
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 04:47 PM
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That is really surprising to hear that moog are not very good. Leaning towards XRF stuff now
 
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 05:11 PM
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Read a bunch of articles about XRF and dynatrac and so far XRF dont seem bad at all but dynatrac does seem to be alot better tho. Anyone know the price of the dynatrac ones for our vehicles
 
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 05:29 PM
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Average price Ive seen form various online sellers is about $550 for Dynatracs
 
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 06:40 PM
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I do a fair bit off nasty off-road stuff, yet still cannot justify the price of Dynatrac. Maybe if the Ex was a dedicated trail rig, but I do not see that ever happening.

I think the XRF will be fine for my truck.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 09:09 PM
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Well with XRF having a million mile warrenty, I can't see needing more expensive joints.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Immortal_Ben
I do a fair bit off nasty off-road stuff, yet still cannot justify the price of Dynatrac. Maybe if the Ex was a dedicated trail rig, but I do not see that ever happening. I think the XRF will be fine for my truck.
Ya i am doing the same. Just cant justify they money right now. But again its my first ball joint change on it and i want to get quality and i am thing the XRF will give me that without breaking the bank
 
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