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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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I installed new moog ball joints (upper and lower) in May 2010. That was less than 10 thousand miles ago. Upper joint on passenger side already has an eighth of play in it. Anyone else had this problem. Guy at the parts store ordered another one for me but they are a pain in the neck to install. Seems like its hard to find good parts these days.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 07:45 PM
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I haven't heard great feedback about MOOG.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 10:19 PM
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same here go with the napa replacements but make sure you get the non china ones. they have same part number but one is usa made and one china made.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 10:33 PM
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thats odd, down here in south tx these guys rant and rave about how good moog parts are
 
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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No issues with my uppers and lowers did you get the adjustable uppers or standard? Ive only run the standards and had no issues plus mine gets greased at every oil change since 99% of the front is new now after 125k
 
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 10:43 PM
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Had NO problems with them. Are you sure you turned them correctly?
 
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 10:59 PM
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moog is the best replacment out there IMO.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 08:26 AM
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i got the standards. I hope it was just a fluke. Thanks for the feedback.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 10:41 AM
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Just make sure you line them up correctly before you press them in! To clarify I mean the blue line on the joint pointing inboard.
 

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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 02:32 PM
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even on the standards. I didnt know it mattered which way they went.
 
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