ebay ball joints--any good?
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Racer
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ebay ball joints--any good?
anybody seen or installed these ball joints?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT
btw.. i'm ready to fork out some va cash, that's the reason for the questions.
god bless america---froggy.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT
btw.. i'm ready to fork out some va cash, that's the reason for the questions.
god bless america---froggy.
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Racer
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From: Tucson, AZ. L98-85 AUTO COUPE: 120k MILES: daily driver. SOUND OFF IF YOU'VE BEEN THERE. Ex-Jumpin' Junky-82nd Airborne-2/505 PIR: 1st ID-1/16th Inf: Recon Marine Retread. GOD BLESS GRUNTS.
roger that. i had the dreamy eyed idea that oem meant gm, thanks for straightening me out.
thanks, frog.
thanks, frog.
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Go here and get the whole kit including upper and lower ball joints, poly bushings, and tie rod ends. If you're in that deep you might as well do it all at the same time. I bought from this vendor and mine were moog components.
http://www.powerperformancemotorspor...eType=Corvette
http://www.powerperformancemotorspor...eType=Corvette
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From: Tucson, AZ. L98-85 AUTO COUPE: 120k MILES: daily driver. SOUND OFF IF YOU'VE BEEN THERE. Ex-Jumpin' Junky-82nd Airborne-2/505 PIR: 1st ID-1/16th Inf: Recon Marine Retread. GOD BLESS GRUNTS.
Originally Posted by goldeneye_vet
Go here and get the whole kit including upper and lower ball joints, poly bushings, and tie rod ends. If you're in that deep you might as well do it all at the same time. I bought from this vendor and mine were moog components.
http://www.powerperformancemotorspor...eType=Corvette
http://www.powerperformancemotorspor...eType=Corvette
thanks for the info, frog.
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Originally Posted by parafrog
roger that. i had the dreamy eyed idea that oem meant gm, thanks for straightening me out.
thanks, frog.
thanks, frog.
All that really says is they fit... hopefully.
Don't fool around with anything but moog or another good name like spicer . I tried the napa ones, they were way too big to press in. The moog ones fit great.
Goto rockauto.com, or summit for cheapest moog parts. Get uppers while you're at it too. Search around the forum, you'll find a 5% discount code for rockauto.
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From: Tucson, AZ. L98-85 AUTO COUPE: 120k MILES: daily driver. SOUND OFF IF YOU'VE BEEN THERE. Ex-Jumpin' Junky-82nd Airborne-2/505 PIR: 1st ID-1/16th Inf: Recon Marine Retread. GOD BLESS GRUNTS.
Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
They're "OEM replacements"
All that really says is they fit... hopefully.
Don't fool around with anything but moog or another good name like spicer . I tried the napa ones, they were way too big to press in. The moog ones fit great.
Goto rockauto.com, or summit for cheapest moog parts. Get uppers while you're at it too. Search around the forum, you'll find a 5% discount code for rockauto.
All that really says is they fit... hopefully.
Don't fool around with anything but moog or another good name like spicer . I tried the napa ones, they were way too big to press in. The moog ones fit great.
Goto rockauto.com, or summit for cheapest moog parts. Get uppers while you're at it too. Search around the forum, you'll find a 5% discount code for rockauto.
good call, summit averaged $80--rock auto $72, the cheapest i've seen for moogs.
btw..if anyone is trying to find out about moog gear, it's listed under the manufacturer--federal mogul.
frog
Last edited by parafrog; Feb 9, 2006 at 02:19 AM.
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Originally Posted by goldeneye_vet
Yes I have them in my car and have had them for 3 years. When I received my joints they were from moog and labeled Federal Mogul. No problems with fit and the ride has been much improved.
i just sent them an email to check on the manufacturer. it lists the kit at $230. if they are still moogs, that will be the deal of the century.
thanks, frog.
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Originally Posted by parafrog
i just sent them an email to check on the manufacturer. it lists the kit at $230. if they are still moogs, that will be the deal of the century.
thanks, frog.
thanks, frog.
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From: Tucson, AZ. L98-85 AUTO COUPE: 120k MILES: daily driver. SOUND OFF IF YOU'VE BEEN THERE. Ex-Jumpin' Junky-82nd Airborne-2/505 PIR: 1st ID-1/16th Inf: Recon Marine Retread. GOD BLESS GRUNTS.
Originally Posted by aug1516
Keep us updated. I'm looking at the same kit.
just got a reply on the email. it said they no longer carry the product. it will be listed till they get their new website finished.
they must have been crap joints--more trouble than they're worth. no doubt, no moogs lately.
oh, well...
if you find a deal let me know. i want to replace the rubber on my front and rear. i want the pig to handle too, and i can't wait to put on new rubber, tie rods, ball joints and bearings--a little at a time.
froggy.
Last edited by parafrog; Feb 13, 2006 at 03:42 PM.
