planning ahead I'm thinking of having a guy down the street do some work on 94 dakota front end 2wd. he has quoted $100 for all 4 ball joints. I'm thinking either TRW or the more expensive moog.there is also a deeza? from rock auto, plus cheap brands. comments? also feedback about moog cargocoil front, and what other parts are likely for front end repair while in there - planning on keeping for several more years, 200k right now.thanks.
moog or trw ball joints for dakota
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I'm going to totally go through the front end of my 92 D250 Dodge and am going with the Moog ball joints etc. I don't trust the cheaper ones.
I would think the TRW ones would be OK though. Doesn't TRW make more engine parts than suspension?
I would think the TRW ones would be OK though. Doesn't TRW make more engine parts than suspension?
I think TRW and MOOG are both Federal Mogul.
Moog is good. I installed XRF ball joints in my b250 the summer before last.
One of the Ball joints I removed was a MOOG problem solver. I gave it some serious abuse in 85k miles and there was no detectable slop.
Does the Dakota's uppers thread in? I had to get a special socket to get mine out, and use an incredible amount of torque.
Moog is good. I installed XRF ball joints in my b250 the summer before last.
One of the Ball joints I removed was a MOOG problem solver. I gave it some serious abuse in 85k miles and there was no detectable slop.
Does the Dakota's uppers thread in? I had to get a special socket to get mine out, and use an incredible amount of torque.
Probably Moog balljoints are the better quality although TRW and maybe Deeza are probably decent. Deeza I think is a german parts supplier but they also make parts for other cars. They're not necessarily made in Germany.
I don't think much of Moog's springs or any aftermarket spring really. They can have a higher spring rate causing a harsh ride, then the shock valving may not damp them, so you end up with a harsh and unsettled ride. Plus they can rust more than OE springs. Unless there's a good reason to replace springs I like to keep the originals or if replacement is called for I like to get the original spring even though it cost more.
I don't think much of Moog's springs or any aftermarket spring really. They can have a higher spring rate causing a harsh ride, then the shock valving may not damp them, so you end up with a harsh and unsettled ride. Plus they can rust more than OE springs. Unless there's a good reason to replace springs I like to keep the originals or if replacement is called for I like to get the original spring even though it cost more.
Don't forget 40% off at advance auto online. I usually go with moog but trw also has a lifetime warranty.
Find out where they are made and then decide
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Find out where they are made and then decide
+1. Id lean towards Moog, and if they are US made it is a no brainer.
Find out where they are made and then decide
+1. Id lean towards Moog, and if they are US made it is a no brainer.
I just had these delivered yesterday, Amazon had the best deal and all the parts are Made in the U.S.A.
I bought all Moog stuff for the front end on my mom's 00 Grand Marquis, I got everything from Amazon. Even when factoring in shipping they were substantially cheaper than buying direct from jobbers.
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