MOOG front end change...

[aircargoo]

bought outer inner tie rods. even got new sleeves. lower ball joints....upper a arms arent 6 yrs old along with rest im replacing. would you replace upper a arms if you were me. im thinking skip do what i got.......yes no? lol...feeling guilty not going all the way considering EVERYTHING i want is moog. $$$$ pricey but i read worth the feel when jobs done....last longer better made. even heard that some balljoints hollow!....txs all.

 

[bedrck46]

I used all Moog parts when I did my 99 and found the parts from a supplier from Calif on e-bay Parts were much cheaper than prices from advanced auto. If they were needed then you should replace.

For example Upper control arm from Advanced Auto $89.99 + sales tax From Auto parts Express on e-bay $55.91 +free shipping and no sales tax. = a savings of over $34.00

 

[tonydiv]

I guess that it's another one of those 'may as well' situations. If you're doing everything else.... you may as well do the a-arms.

 

[aircargoo]

i can get on ebay ALOT cheaper yes i saw few places....but its not MOOG. if im replacing upper arms i want moog. not sure where i got last set of parts when i did front end but it wasnt moog. lower ball joints are bad...i c that for sure. should do uppers...txs guys. last time i did front end now that i look at my pic here is back then when pic was took.........lol.

 

[bedrck46]

The name of the seller I posted sells MOOG autopartsexp check him out

 

[Stoned06]

I'm in the same boat. Been having a clunk everytime I start from a dead stop, and the dealer checked it out when I was there for an oil change and said the lower Ball Joints were toast. I have 103K on my '06, so I just bit the bullet and am replacing both upper and lower control arms with MOOG just so I don't have to worry about anything for a while. I figured the bushings weren't going to last much longer either, so that's why I am getting the whole lower arm.

 

[bedrck46]

e-bay
MOOG CK8722T Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly, Front Left Upper
US $55.91
MOOG CK8724T Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly, Front Right Upper
US $55.91

Seller information
autopartsexp

 

[aircargoo]

your RIGHT! i found moog upper arm for under $40 with balljoint free shipping on ebay. there different prices like $55 as well. wonder why advanced auto $89? gotta see....cause there are coupon sites like the one below that gives you 50% purchase if on line. i just like the FACT that if it needed replacement or faulty i can get replacement near/at a store.....yea! think i might gettem go all the way....lol was LOOKING AT a video on changing them which look easy. only thing i wont be able to replace myself will be lower balljoints then align it.


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[aircargoo]

found on ebay for $39 free shipping.....not bad. comes in white box saying with part number same as moog,BUT not in yellow blue box moog comes in. there telling me its officially a moog part. cant tell....theres only a moog mold on rubber boot. these are white boxes THERE SAYING moog SENDS THEM white... CAUSE THERE AFTER MARKET STORE.....30 days money back. just updating...keep u guys informed.

 

[bedrck46]

who was the seller on e-bay

 

[aircargoo]

the thepartsmonster .......these moog products are in SOLID white boxs. not the blue and yellow like we know. box have labels from MOOG w/part number. then i found couple more $39.00. i called them as well.....this guy was more honest and said its from a secondary line when in the white boxes from moog. dont know what that means...but difference is $20. i can get them for $60 each w/advance auto discount..... there @ ebay for under $41.00 for sure by diff. sellers...... i would think and bet in white boxes the bushings are cheap/different then the ones in blue/yellow box....was going to order one and compare at store but to send that heavy thing back if it doesnt compare sucs.......what do u think? go with the $60 ones "in hand" no BS?

 

[bedrck46]

if you get a good price and they are moog then with the discount Advanced auto would be a good deal

 

[KWT2000]

I use to recommend Moog all the time but since they moved south of the border I have seen some quality issues arise... I go with xrf now when ever possible

 

[aircargoo]

wow...was easy. did inner /outer tierods,sleeves,uppercontrol w/balljoint. upper control arms go in eeeeasy. drivers side,theres a screw holding a bracket....take that off to put NEW arm in cause itll be tight,wont flex w/screw in. ALL bolts broke easy with breaker bar. recommended...is both for upper ball joint and inner tie rod separatars/forks.i got both so.took me for hours or more in driveway relaxing. getting lower ball joints put in with align tomorrow get this over with.....lol

nice truck "kwt".....sharp.

 

[bedrck46]

Are you doing the lower ball joints?

 

[GAINMOB]

Might as well since ur there

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[aircargoo]

no....sending it out today. ...plugs, lower balls, and plugs cause i cant reach pass side plug in back is $290.....so ill let them do lowers....screw that lower ball joint job....lol.

 

[bedrck46]

Lower ball joints are just as easy as the upper control arms You would just need to get loaner tools from advanced or auto zone much cheaper than paying someone to do it for you

 

[aircargoo]

naaa...i thought about it. i can borrow tools no prob. but letting it go....lol SHAME i cant reach that one or 2 spark plugs on pass. side by firewall.....always changed my own stuff.....this truck,HARD to reach ****** me off cause i would change every summer.gonna look up later to see....leaving now to give truck....let you know....

 

[Limited'08]

i would recommend MOOG or NAPA chassis parts but since it seems you've done your suspension already, i hope this can help anyone else looking to do their suspension. i've seen cut-outs of both and can tell you that both look to be very well built.