I need to replace my 3rd generation 02-08 Dodge Ram Ball joints upper and lower. I know auto parts quality has declined. What brands are of better quality these days?
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Dodge Ram Lower and Upper Ball Joints
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Spicer is your best bet. Followed by moog then trw.
Where would I buy for decent pricing and no/ little risk of counterfeits? And would that apply to control arms as well just to do them and be done?
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If it is a keeper look at Kryptonite, Carli, EMF. The Kryptonite are USA made and use the same 4140 chromoly stud, all have a lifetime warranty and are less expensive. I wouldn't put Moog on a kids little red wagon. Spicer and TRW were good brand as was Moog but I have no idea how their quality is today.
EMF are said to be top notch, rebuildable and made in Canada. They are also adjustable in tightness.
I got ours from rock auto. If you dont go thet route maybe a local 4x4 shop?
For my 03 1500 2wd... and keep in mind this was 4- 5 years ago...
Upper arms... had to buy assemblies (basically new upper arm with ball joint / bushings installed). These were sourced from Rock Auto & were Mopar. Were made in Canada.
Lower arms- ball joints were sourced from dealer (I think Canada COO as well)... bushings were TRW from Rock Auto (and were made in US.) I rebuilt lower arms since price for Mopar lowers were stupid expensive.
All parts have been fine since I completed the repair.
No clue if Mopar suspension/ steering parts are still available for 02/ 08... and I would bet if TRW still offers bushings, they probably are no longer domestically manufactured.
It's a crap shoot out there... call a local dealer though if you are looking for quality parts... see if they have anything available.
Upper arms... had to buy assemblies (basically new upper arm with ball joint / bushings installed). These were sourced from Rock Auto & were Mopar. Were made in Canada.
Lower arms- ball joints were sourced from dealer (I think Canada COO as well)... bushings were TRW from Rock Auto (and were made in US.) I rebuilt lower arms since price for Mopar lowers were stupid expensive.
All parts have been fine since I completed the repair.
No clue if Mopar suspension/ steering parts are still available for 02/ 08... and I would bet if TRW still offers bushings, they probably are no longer domestically manufactured.
It's a crap shoot out there... call a local dealer though if you are looking for quality parts... see if they have anything available.
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