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Old 02-20-2013, 10:53 AM
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I'm looking at several ball joints for my 99 sport. Below are 3 uppers from rockauto. Is there any significant disadvantage to using the $18 option? I'm going to upgrade to a 4" lift and 33" tires in the future, if that's relevant.

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MOOG Part # AMGK3134T Front Axle, Left and right, Upper
Front Axle, Left and right, Upper - $18


MOOG Part # K3134T {#K7208T} Problem Solver
Problem Solver - includes patented cover plate design for tighter tolerances; Front Upper $35


MOOG Part # K100056 Problem Solver
Adjustment range 1/2 deg. of camber or caster; Front Upper $56
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Good Question, I'm buying new upper & lowers next month. I'd like to know that answer also.....
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Go with Moog
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If your front end alignment is good K3134T for $35
If you have alignment problems go with the K100056 for $56
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Why is that? is one stronger than the other?
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I go with the Moog Problem Solver. It is splined and ever so slightly oversized so that it goes in tighter. As for the adjustable unit, I didn't need it, so YMMV.
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Moog is good. I would also look into Spicer.
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Go with Moog, you get what you pay for
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None of them.

Go with Spicer Ball Joints...
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If all is well go with the 18$ one Spicer or Moog they both have to meet OEM requirements.
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http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...30-And-Dana-44
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check out amazon you can get spicer upper and lower sold as a pair for 56 bucks. and they ship for free.
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Originally Posted by nickxj94
Go with Moog
The three he listed are moog...
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Originally Posted by xj99sport
check out amazon you can get spicer upper and lower sold as a pair for 56 bucks. and they ship for free.
Should've clicked on my link above before ya posted....
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Originally Posted by SeriousOffroad
Should've clicked on my link above before ya posted....
Your price shipped is $58.45. His amazon suggestion for $56 shipped is still cheaper. Shipping breaks a lot of good deals. :/


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