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08-08-2006, 09:30 PM
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Ball Joints question
Hi I have a 1999 GMC Jimmy and my ball joints are shot. I have 147xxx almost 148000 miles on it and have never replaced them before but know how to. My question is that I do not plan on having this truck for any more then 2 years at most because of the high milage so would the cheap $26.00 ball joints from NAPA work or should i still invest the bigger bucks and get the $50.00 Moog. I know Moog are recommended but $200 is alot to invest in something i want to just keep running for the time being. Let me know what you all think. Thanks in advance.
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1999 GMC Sierra 1500 
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#2
08-09-2006, 08:02 AM
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Re: Ball Joints question
TRW Ball Joints (Made by Moog) $33 at Murrays Auto Parts.
I would'nt ride on anything cheap, Especially when it comes to front end steering parts, My life is my priority, But that's just me. Yes the cheaper ones will work on your truck...
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1998 BLAZER LS Vin-W 4Dr 2wd 2004 Cavalier LS 4Dr 2.2 Ecotec "Good Part's ain't Cheap--Cheap Parts ain't Good" 
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#3
08-09-2006, 01:18 PM
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Re: Ball Joints question
hmmm no Murrays Auto Parts around here only Napa, Pepboys and advanced auto. I will check and see if they have any TRW ball joints.
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1999 GMC Sierra 1500
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#4
08-09-2006, 02:34 PM
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Re: Ball Joints question
Advanced has the TRW ball joints. About $30 each upper and lower for 4WD. They are good ball joints, much better than the "tread saver" versions - that won't last the two years you are looking for.
Here is a link to the 99 Blazer/Jimmy Ball Joints - http://www.partsamerica.com/SearchRe...ImageButton=Go
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billibong 99 4X4 Blazer LS Vin W Repairs: U/L Ball Joints, I/O Tie Rod Ends, New Tie Rod Adjusting Sleeves, New Idler Arm, R & L Front Hubs, R & L Upper CA Bushings, New Gabriel Ultramax Shocks (what a difference) F & R Brakes and Rotors at 110,000. Infinity Speakers to replace the blown factory sets. 162K+ and still kicking.
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#5
08-09-2006, 05:30 PM
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Re: Ball Joints question
Thanks for all the help.....I am going to go with the TRW ball joints and they should be installed later on this week.
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1999 GMC Sierra 1500
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#6
08-09-2006, 10:02 PM
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Re: Ball Joints question
Shop around, you probably can get the Moog's cheaper.
The TRW's will be good but grease them every 5000miles or they will be shot fast. Get an alignment done as well which should be done when you replace the balljoints. Failure you to do so will cost you more money in the long run.
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#7
08-10-2006, 02:33 AM
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Re: Ball Joints question
Are you doing it yourself or a shop doing the labor ? They are a pain to get off the first time . Rob
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2000 Trans Am six speed Blackbird .Fast enough stock! 2005 Grand Prix. 2005 2500HD Silverado 4x4 , Duramax!!!!!!! Lifted ,Pumped,Humped,Thumped! 1988 JEEP Cherokee: Lifted, Sons new toy.
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#8
08-10-2006, 07:50 AM
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Re: Ball Joints question
I will be doing it myself. I have not done it on my truck before but I have helped my friend do his on his truck.
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1999 GMC Sierra 1500
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