Moog Ball Joints vs. OEM Ball Joints

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07-02-14, 01:49 PM

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Grease Ball joint

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Originally Posted by SaiyanGS3

Oh, didn't know you already had the part in hand lol...guess you were looking for confirmation that you purchased the right item. You made a wise decision going with the Moog. For the GS models, Lexus has had a problem with the lbj's since 93! I don't know if the 3rd gen has lbj failures like the 1st and 2nd gen. Make sure you put grease in them after install.

I am getting ready to change my ball joints and tie rod for the third time. I change them every year and a half. I have never applied grease after the install though. Can someone please explain how to do so, what type of grease?

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07-02-14, 07:06 PM

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I'm running the MOOG ball joints and tie rod ends. I needed to replace both, the OEM ones were covered in grime and grease, the boots where shredded. The MOOG parts I have say 555 Japan on both parts. Ordered from Rock auto. Great product!

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07-17-14, 11:41 AM

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going with the moogs!. soo much cheaper

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02-24-18, 07:53 PM

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Resurrecting this thread. How did the Moogs hold up all these years? I just finished redoing my front end on a IS250 AWD. Hopefully I won't be disappointed. Previous car was a GS400 gladly it didn't need suspension work.