Quality Ball Joint Brands?

[Diagram14]

As part of routine maintenance I am looking to replace all 4 ball joints in the near future. I am looking for some with a decent quality to value ratio. My suspension is all stock and any 4x-ing will be light to moderate. Any recommendations?

 

[Mauzer]

Always Always ALWAYS Toyota OEM

check out: toyotapartsales.com

 

[durrell]

I am debating the same thing. Everyone here swears by OEM, but I really can't see dropping the 3-4 times more for OEM on a high mileage vehicle. It's a tough decision.

 

[cj80cruiser]

I am debating the same thing. Everyone here swears by OEM, but I really can't see dropping the 3-4 times more for OEM on a high mileage vehicle. It's a tough decision.

How much are OEM?

 

[brian2sun]

I went cheaper with Moogs and 2-3 months later they were leaking grease and the rubber boots looked like chapped lips. Go OEM.

 

[durrell]

How much are OEM?

Lower ball joints are 86 dollars a piece.

Upper ball joints are 34 dollars a piece.

 

[rjaudi]

I saw somewhere that the lower control arm is 175 and that includes the ball joint can anyone confirm this.

 

[004Gunner]

I went cheaper with Moogs and 2-3 months later they were leaking grease and the rubber boots looked like chapped lips. Go OEM.

Isn't that the 2nd Moog component you've had issues with? I think my Moog end links are a much smarter design and heavier construction than my OEM ones were.

I don't swear by all OEMs, but I would swear by Denso. In the ball joints case, I would recommend OEM.

 

[brian2sun]

No, they're same ones I was bi*ching about a while back, but Moog's customer service and warranty was so stupid I make a point to mention how lame they are whenever the subject comes up. I figure I've steered at least 5 people away that were going to buy Moogs so I'm just happy knowing they tried to screw me, but now they will lose a lot more money indefinitely over time. I really f'ing hate companies that pull that kind of shit and don't do anything to correct the situation (or correct their parts).

 

[Diagram14]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that it seems you feel strongly about the subject Brian...heh. I appreciate the enthusiasm, it makes good advice even more believable.

 

[brian2sun]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that it seems you feel strongly about the subject Brian...heh. I appreciate the enthusiasm, it makes good advice even more believable.

lol! Yeah, I've bought plenty of crappy parts in my life, but LBJs are life threatening when they fail and this one just irritates me. Ok, sorry.. rant off now. :toilet3:

 

[cougar428]

get the quality ncp chassis parts line from napa. comes with a life time warranty