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Old Oct 13, 2022 | 01:08 PM
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Ball joints tie rods

Hey everyone, been awhile since I've been on, my EX is a 2000, 6.8 4wd. I have 230,000 miles and am going to do ball joints tie rods and other associated parts, my question is what should I use? Truck is a daily driver for me and the family butt hauler. Anything I tow is far below the limit and any off road use is mild, any and all previous experience is welcome, I looked through the teck threads and didnt see anything that might cover this. Thanks, Rob.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2022 | 04:13 PM
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Spicer (OEM) or XRF (million mile warranty) is my preference.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2022 | 10:42 PM
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I tried a set of Moog ball joints and they were so tight I replaced them with OEM within 20,000 miles. I kept having to correct my steering back and forth. Now, no more problems.
 
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Originally Posted by ASFC27FTFBQ
I tried a set of Moog ball joints and they were so tight I replaced them with OEM within 20,000 miles. I kept having to correct my steering back and forth. Now, no more problems.
Moog isn't what they used to be. I had a similar experience.
 
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XRF's

I put Moog on my Excursion and never really liked the way they felt. They always seemed tight. I put the XRF's on my f250 and I like the way it steers and handles. I would do XRF's again the next time.

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Pardon my lack of mechanic knowledge but you can't go wrong with OEM. A lot of engineering went into the design with OEM parts so.... I go with tried and true. Just my humble opinion...
 
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