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Old 11-24-2015, 05:32 PM
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What else should I do with Ball Joints?

I am going to have to replace ball joints on my truck.
It also need Hubs.
Going with the Moog Ball joints and MM Supreme hub.
While I am in there. Are there other parts that I should replace?

I am not a mechanic...but pretty good parts changer. Got the write ups and stuff. So just wondering what else I should be looking at to save trouble later if anything?
 
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Old 11-24-2015, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by mcompton1973
I am going to have to replace ball joints on my truck.
It also need Hubs.
Going with the Moog Ball joints and MM Supreme hub.
While I am in there. Are there other parts that I should replace?

I am not a mechanic...but pretty good parts changer. Got the write ups and stuff. So just wondering what else I should be looking at to save trouble later if anything?
If brakes havent been done might as well change them out since its going to be apart, or at least get your rotors resurface.
 
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Old 11-24-2015, 06:29 PM
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check/replace the axle shaft/ujoints, needle bearings ,wheel bearings why Your there.
 
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Old 11-24-2015, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by crop harvester
check/replace the axle shaft/ujoints, needle bearings ,wheel bearings why Your there.
Wheel bearings and needle bearings....how do I check those?

U joints is push and pull on tire when I get it in air right?
 
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Old 11-24-2015, 08:52 PM
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May I recommend NOT going with MOOG ball joints?

I found the MOOGS to not hold up at all after going through several sets of them, and switched to Spicer and got far more life. Price is close to the same, and the Spicer ones are easily found at NAPA.
 
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Old 11-24-2015, 09:38 PM
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May I recommend NOT going with MOOG ball joints?

I found the MOOGS to not hold up at all after going through several sets of them, and switched to Spicer and got far more life. Price is close to the same, and the Spicer ones are easily found at NAPA.
Your not the only one that had problems with Moog, I only got at most between 40-60k out of the top ball joint (2wd trucks) the bottom ones have held on good.) I woul also recommend to go with Spicer
 
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Old 11-25-2015, 10:06 AM
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Your not the only one that had problems with Moog, I only got at most between 40-60k out of the top ball joint (2wd trucks) the bottom ones have held on good.) I woul also recommend to go with Spicer
That'd the first I've heard bad about the Moog. I'll look into the Spicer today.
 
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Old 11-25-2015, 03:15 PM
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I have the XRF joints on two trucks and have been there for a good while with no complaints.Just my .02.

This may help you,

Ford Super Duty Ball Joint Replacement Procedure | Superdutypsd.com
 
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I have a set of Moog's on my right front with 80-100k and no issues.

Now on your original question. Seals... Hub seal if it looks at all suspect and axle seals (it's called a dust seal I think) are always needing changing.
 
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The Spicer kit is complete and PN 2020314. X2 on the brakes.
 
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