Moog steering rebuilt kit - any experience?
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Moog steering rebuilt kit - any experience?
Front end of my E350 is getting a bit sloppy with a lift kit, big wheels/tires, and 140k miles.
Thinking of buying this kit: https://www.moog-suspension-parts.co...packagedeal128
Anyone have any feedback on it? Shop estimates on installation?
Thinking of buying this kit: https://www.moog-suspension-parts.co...packagedeal128
Anyone have any feedback on it? Shop estimates on installation?
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Moog is pretty much the industry standard for quality chassis parts. You should be very happy with it.
If you are going to rebuild the front end BE SURE to replace the radius arm bushings. The OE bushings wear out and cause lots of wandering. Moog sells eurathane replacements that will last for years.
If you are going to rebuild the front end BE SURE to replace the radius arm bushings. The OE bushings wear out and cause lots of wandering. Moog sells eurathane replacements that will last for years.
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Last time I bought all needed parts including ball joints (all Moog BTW) I selected the individual parts on Amazon---cost me just over $300 IIRC. That was in 2013 so prices have changed I'm sure.
Double check what you're getting in the "kit" then source the same parts individually---might be a cost savings. Heed shipping charges too--those parts can be "heavy".
Double check what you're getting in the "kit" then source the same parts individually---might be a cost savings. Heed shipping charges too--those parts can be "heavy".
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I buy nothing but Moog parts for my suspension bushings and tie rod ends. I've got all new Moog parts for my 89 E350. The steering parts are pretty simple to install. The ball joints are the hardest parts to replace. But you will also need a alignment after they are installed. So make sure to budget the cost of that also.
And to add to what Clubwagon mentioned I would also get the I-beam pivot bushings along with the radius arm/strut rod bushings. There's not a whole lot to these suspension set ups. So once the bushings, balljoints and steering parts are replaced it should be nice and tight.
Also have the wheel/hub bearings and the shock absorbers checked. If you need bearings I like to stick with Timken and for shocks I like Bilstein's. I'm going with the Bilstein B6 4600's on mine. They aren't cheap, but they are great shocks.
If you end up needing a steering box. Skip the part store remand's and check out Red Head Steering boxes. https://redheadsteeringgears.com They cost a little more then the parts store units but are well worth the money!
And to add to what Clubwagon mentioned I would also get the I-beam pivot bushings along with the radius arm/strut rod bushings. There's not a whole lot to these suspension set ups. So once the bushings, balljoints and steering parts are replaced it should be nice and tight.
Also have the wheel/hub bearings and the shock absorbers checked. If you need bearings I like to stick with Timken and for shocks I like Bilstein's. I'm going with the Bilstein B6 4600's on mine. They aren't cheap, but they are great shocks.
If you end up needing a steering box. Skip the part store remand's and check out Red Head Steering boxes. https://redheadsteeringgears.com They cost a little more then the parts store units but are well worth the money!
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