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Front end replacement parts, is Moog the preferred brand?

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Old 05-27-2013 | 05:25 PM
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Default Front end replacement parts, is Moog the preferred brand?

I am going to be replacing my entire front end suspension parts in a few weeks i was wondering if Moog was the preferred brand.

Also should i replace the inner tie rod ends?
Old 05-27-2013 | 08:28 PM
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Moooo....

Yes MOOG is the OE quality stuff. Anything not a MOOG is a lesser part. If you're replacing everything, I see no reason to pass up the inner rod ends either.

What I do recommend is cryo-treating the high stress parts like the pitman arm. I've had good luck keeping them tight longer after treatment.
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Moog used to be a sure bet. Nowadays, shop Moog carefully.
Raybestos Professional Grade is higher quality. It is also boxed as Carquest Blue.
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I use the Raybestos (Carquest Blue) chassis parts more than anything else now.
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Corey,
I just did my front end and found out it was cheaper to buy the whole control arm than buy each each part to replace existing parts. I used Napa part and it cheaper by $30 to $40 depending. Side not i had a hard time finding the right bushing for the lower controller arms and ball joints in the lower control arm a bitch to take out.
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Interesting. I don't know if there is a NAPA around here. I might need to check them out online.
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