k20 ball joint replacment?

[85sierraclassic]

hey im getting ready to order ball joints off rockauto.com and im not sure what to get. I dont really want to buy the most expensive but definitely dont want to buy the cheapest, or anything that ill have to replace in a short time frame. I was looking at ac delco advantage there kind of in the middle of the price range and the stock photos look to be the same as napas standard ball joint option but for half the cost, possibly moog problem solvers could be an option too. anyone have any input on this?

[tucsonjwt]

I have learned the hard way to stick with OEM GM or Delco when it comes to suspension/steering parts. Get the best Delco part you can and it will save you a lot of grief down the road. I used these vendors for OEM Delco parts:

www.oewarehouse.com
www.oehq.com
www.autopartstomorrow.com
www.rockauto.com
www.gmpartsdirect.com

Also, get the correct GM part number or Delco part number and search Ebay and Amazon - you can often get better prices there. Many vendors sell on those sites for less than on their own sites.

[Ski-me]

Moog is an excellent replacement part or AC Delco. I used Moog when I did mine.

Can of worms though on ball joints.

Might consider new axle shaft u-joints while you have them out. Spicer would be a good replacement part. Also, any axle seal leak? If so, might be a good time to do, too. Hopefully those are good though. Then brakes/pads/calipers/rotors/rotor hub bearings & seals.

[85sierraclassic]

Well axle shaft u-joints are why I'm going in to start with lol, I have the inner seals, u-joints, hub seals and brake pads. rotors and calipers are in good shape hoping the bearings look good really don't want to have to put anymore into it than I have to at this time, but I don't want to completely cheap out. I think I'm gonna go with the delco advantage for cost reasons but just seeing if anyone had used them, the parts store in my area is more than double the price for what Looks to be the same part different box.

[Ski-me]

I just did my 04' suburban ball joints too. Got them off of Amazon and were a very decent price. Moog.