Moog, Poor quality ball joints

[j cAT]

thank you for that clarification on the need for these ball joints to require a break in time period when first placed into use. we would not want some to believe this is true

ball joints can be defective true. ball joints can be damaged by not greasing. ball joints can be damaged if they are forced into a hole damaged by improper removal .. this can distort the control arm to squeeze the ball causing a binding condition...some have found the need to file/grind the hole socket slightly to remove distorted metal caused by removal of the old ball joints.

[kenny-1907]

I should have just had my regular mechanic change the ball joints then take it in for the lift, but I figured that they would have to have the entire front taken apart for the lift installation, they could kill 2 birds with one stone. In hindsight I should have spent the $100 deductible and had them replaced prior to the lift...... but if that were the case, there would not be hindsight lol

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by kenny-1907

I should have just had my regular mechanic change the ball joints then take it in for the lift, but I figured that they would have to have the entire front taken apart for the lift installation, they could kill 2 birds with one stone. In hindsight I should have spent the $100 deductible and had them replaced prior to the lift...... but if that were the case, there would not be hindsight lol

these installers most likely figured out how they screwed this up. corrected the problem, then told you some story...


you should be good if you put a few hundred miles on it and the steering is not binding.

with lifted vehicles you need to grease these components more often. also do not grease if it is below 30 deg f out. too cold for grease to flow can damage the joints..

good luck ..

[FLAMechanic]

Does anybody know where to get the moog database of products?

[maxwedge]

Try googling for the info?

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by FLAMechanic

Does anybody know where to get the moog database of products?

most part stores have this info . call them in your area after you look up on the internet what you need.