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Aug 27, 2005 | 03:53 AM

rickherrera

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From: laredo

ball joints

i wanted to know if auto zone sells good ball joints.

Aug 27, 2005 | 08:50 PM

Lou Braun

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Where ever you get your ball joints, try to purchase top quality ones. Moog's are excellent. Napa's are decent too.

Ball joints are a chore to install so installing cheap ones is not really any bargain.

Lou Braun

Aug 28, 2005 | 04:51 PM

goofy173

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Originally Posted by Lou Braun

Ball joints are a chore to install so installing cheap ones is not really any bargain.

I guess it depends on what he's got. I replaced the steering box and ball joints on my first 89 van and it was easier than I expected.

Sep 4, 2005 | 04:01 AM

Steve_Uzi

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Definitely go with MOOG, I believe that NAPA chassis parts are actually MOOG parts. MOOG makes the best chassis parts in my opinion

Sep 5, 2005 | 12:50 AM

pmasley

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I agree with Steve, but make sure that you get the greasable joints and know someone with a good press. It makes the job a whole lot easier.

Sep 5, 2005 | 02:12 AM

Steve_Uzi

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Right, definitly get greasable ones... you can also rent a ball joint press from most autoparts stores..

Sep 5, 2005 | 02:03 PM

tdister

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The guy at NAPA told me theirs are made by DANA. Orielly's has Moog though if they're around you.

Many Autozone steering/suspension parts are made in China, depends on your application. They don't carry Moog, atleast not the ones around here.