Ball joints and tie rod ends. It pays to shop
Have you noticed the prices on ball joints and tie rod ends lately? I understand Moog is one of the best out there and the price reflects it. Local parts store $127 for one Moog ball joint. Moog ball ...
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45Ricochet wrote:
Rumor has it Moog started importing from oversea's. Sorry no link but I read it somewhere. I'd be careful with the ebay seller, lots of fake parts coming out of China. Last thing I'd want is a fake steering part from China.
It's no rumor. :M
For the last several years I have talked to several of my tech friends that do several front end jobs a day. There take on Moog? They SUCK lately. Their words, not mine, so don't get all butt hurt with me if you have a love affair with Mood. :)
I point blank asked them "what the hell brand do I use then?"
The blank stare told me everything I need to know. Several said, "I don't know?"
Were they knock offs? I don't know. Were they the real deal and they just suck now? I don't know? They do they suck now according to my friends that do this every day. :R
I have no idea where to get good front end parts now. :h
According to my friends, even the dealer has re-boxed parts from China. :E Nice. :R
