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Jan 30, 2023 | 09:43 PM

Teabag

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Ball joint recommendations please

Hello everybody. Been away from the forum for a while. I'd super appreciate some advice. I've been looking for balljoints for my 95 F150 4x4. My brother is a Ford service tech and tells me Motorcraft don't make them anymore. He also says to stay away from Moog. I see all kinds of other brands that I've never heard of but not sure of the quality. These are a pita to change, wanting advice on good ball joint brands.

Jan 31, 2023 | 08:53 AM

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I've not had a problem with Moog. I see RockAuto has one Motorcraft for the upper available.

Jan 31, 2023 | 09:31 AM

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If the Moog parts are made in USA they are ok. Some Moog parts have been farmed out to China.

Jan 31, 2023 | 10:09 AM

Teabag

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Ok I may consider moogs if I can find out where they make my particular ball joints. Definately don't want made in China junk. Im not doing no hard offroading or anything. Just wanting oem quality. Every site that may have the Motorcrafts only has one lol. Figured if I do one I'll do them all.

Jan 31, 2023 | 11:13 AM

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If you can piece together all 4 Motorcraft go that route. I went to an O'riellys and asked for the moog parts and when they brought them out I looked at the box to see they are made in USA. I purchased a tie rod end by them that was made in China so I gave it back and kept looking.

Jan 31, 2023 | 03:16 PM

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Jan 31, 2023 | 06:02 PM

Teabag

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Are the front ends the same from a 1988 4x4 to a 95? I use my truck to go to work. I can get a free front end from my step-dad. Rebuild that than just swap it out some weekend. Rather than my truck being down for a while. Thanks everybody.