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*mrhino* · 03-03-2013, 02:34 PM

If you havent decide on Moog yet, and those cheaper parts and prices look appealing. Dont do it. Take it from me.

I tried the cheap stuff. all four ball joints and steering from rock autos cheaper line. The first drive I took in my newly painted 3500 end like this.

The lower ball joint completely separated, causing the lower control arm to slam into the asphalt and the tire to jam up into the fender. keep in mind this was a brand new ball joint. It had 3 miles on if that. Im only greatful it broke while I was almost stopped, and not running 60 mph

So not only did I buy the cheaper ball joints and tie-rods I had to re-buy all new Moog suspension and steering cause, I couldn't trust the other stuff I had in there so it all got replaced.

03-03-2013, 02:34 PM	#39
mrhino Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,223	Re: Rebuilding Suspension If you havent decide on Moog yet, and those cheaper parts and prices look appealing. Dont do it. Take it from me. I tried the cheap stuff. all four ball joints and steering from rock autos cheaper line. The first drive I took in my newly painted 3500 end like this. The lower ball joint completely separated, causing the lower control arm to slam into the asphalt and the tire to jam up into the fender. keep in mind this was a brand new ball joint. It had 3 miles on if that. Im only greatful it broke while I was almost stopped, and not running 60 mph So not only did I buy the cheaper ball joints and tie-rods I had to re-buy all new Moog suspension and steering cause, I couldn't trust the other stuff I had in there so it all got replaced.