Moog Ball Joints vs. OEM Ball Joints
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Moog Ball Joints vs. OEM Ball Joints
Like stated on title, which ball joint is better to use? I have a set of Moog ball joints brand new laying around the house and I'm wondering which ones you CL GS owners prefer. What's the difference between the Moog one and the OEM one? I'm getting ready to change out my ball joints. I'm at 97,Xxx miles right now. I don't know if I should stick with the Moog ones or the OEM ones. Opinions are highly appreciated. Thanks!
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I recently fitted genuine balljoints but in hindsight I would prefer to have fitted the MOOGs as they have grease nipples and are made by 555 in japan. Lexus designed the ball joint with it mounted upside down. It seems obvious that the grease will slowly but surely work its way out by just running down hill. Being able to periodically re-grease these will probably make them last forever.
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I was in the same boat a week ago and did a lot of research and reading. From what I read moog products have been going down hill for a while now. I ended up going with the oem ones. The original ones lasted almost 100k miles so they're obviously built good. I just changed mine at 96k, they weren't that bad. Coulda got some more miles outta them but didn't want to take the chance.
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like lexusfam said moog going down hill most parts is made in india or usa(even usa made part are horrible quality) and not japan
from my last order only ball joints and inner tie rods were made in japan by 555, and it took me few trips to advance auto parts to find outer tie rods that are made by 555 and are from japan (i will post picture later of usa made tie rod quality)
from my last order only ball joints and inner tie rods were made in japan by 555, and it took me few trips to advance auto parts to find outer tie rods that are made by 555 and are from japan (i will post picture later of usa made tie rod quality)
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Thanks for your opinions guys. When I change the ball joints do I have to change the tie rods as well? I called a mechanic earlier and he said along with installing the ball joints, I should get a lock ring for the aftermarket ball joints and an arm. He didn't specify what kind of arm I needed though. I have no clue what arm he is talking about...
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Thanks for your opinions guys. When I change the ball joints do I have to change the tie rods as well? I called a mechanic earlier and he said along with installing the ball joints, I should get a lock ring for the aftermarket ball joints and an arm. He didn't specify what kind of arm I needed though. I have no clue what arm he is talking about...
So perhaps you can call him up and just give him approval to order any recommended parts for you, prior to your showing up
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Thanks for your opinions guys. When I change the ball joints do I have to change the tie rods as well? I called a mechanic earlier and he said along with installing the ball joints, I should get a lock ring for the aftermarket ball joints and an arm. He didn't specify what kind of arm I needed though. I have no clue what arm he is talking about...