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Old Aug 1, 2024 | 07:37 AM
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Question Front End Kit (Moog preferred)

Well, it is time (397K, two kits previously over the years but 7 years on this and a bit shakey)
My '97 F150 4.6 XLT (ext cab, three door) 2WD is in NEED of front end parts (I am a bit rusty on all the parts in the Front end but believe these:I am open to suggestions or any information that would benefit my truck. I know 'Detroit' makes a kit but/? Anything missing? I have always put on Moog... simply not a front guy.. help and MANY thanks.

 
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Old Aug 1, 2024 | 08:43 AM
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Well, it is time (397K, two kits previously over the years but 7 years on this and a bit shakey)
My '97 F150 4.6 XLT (ext cab, three door) 2WD is in NEED of front end parts (I am a bit rusty on all the parts in the Front end but believe these:I am open to suggestions or any information that would benefit my truck. I know 'Detroit' makes a kit but/? Anything missing? I have always put on Moog... simply not a front guy.. help and MANY thanks.
Unless you're doing a complete restoration, have someone inspect the front end to see what's in need. Otherwise it's just a waste of $$.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2024 | 10:18 AM
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Thank you... yes, it is pretty much a front end rebuild / restoration... I would suspect one or two still have some life in 'em but I thought, just start fresh... Someone mentioned MEVOTECH parts... I had heard mostly good things about them but that same friend said "Moog has slipped" and the MEVO Supreme line was very good... and they offer a full kit thru Rock Auto... ?? Thanks again.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2024 | 10:38 AM
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Get a pair of sway bar links too. They make a lot of noise when the bushings go bad. Cheap and easy to replace since you'll be down there.
 
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Upper arms? They seems to wear more than lowers. Moogs were about $50/ea when I did it.

Brakes?
 
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Moog has slipped IMO
Most FE parts are made in China these days regardless of supplier
I buy the cheap kits online; most have a ten year warranty on the parts
The labor is most of the cost anyway
If I have one come back with worn out parts in a few years, we just replace them again
I also have had good luck with the Autozone Gold lifetime warranty parts
 
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