BayouXJ

I am needing to replace my ball joints on my 86 D30. I know MOOG makes great suspension/steering components and can be found at almost all parts stores but I was wondering if Alloy USA's ball joints were any better?

Other jeep issues and info.
I am having intermittent death wobble issues. I have already replaced my steering setup with the 1 Ton UTK Serious offroad kits and helped a lot as my TRE were shot. I still need to get a trac bar because the PO lifted the jeep 3" and left the stock trac bar. I will be getting the IRO one as that seems to be the best value. I currently have the stock turbines with 33x12.5's on them that are needing to be replaced soon but I want my suspension up to snuff so I don't ruin new tires. I have lots more issues/question and I am getting off topic here. I guess its time to start a thread for my jeep.

smokerkenny

Most MOOG parts are made in USA. Despite their name, Alloy USA is made in Taiwan. My $'s on Moog. High quality, used in many race & other extreme applications.

exjay1027

a new track bar should almost, if not completely, solve your issues

Firestorm500

MOOG parts are very good and have less slack in them.

It's all I buy.

tjwalker

Moog

md21722

Consider factory Spicer replacements! 1/3 the cost of MOOG and lasted 10X longer in my XJ!

SeriousOffroad

Nope, not true.
Moog builds some of their of their stuff offshore.

https://www.google.com/search?q=wher...utf-8&oe=utf-8

smokerkenny

I understand that they have parts that are manufactured outside of the US. That is the reason I started my reply with the word "Most" instead of "all". I did some research before I bought my replacement OEM style drag link, found out the same info one would find if using the suggested general search engine. I chose to purchase Moog brand parts because the particular parts I needed were manufactured in the USA. Stamped on parts & said so on the box. I chose what was needed & wanted for my particular application. I also chose to search, like you suggested, & educated myself BEFORE I made my decision. Others are of their own free will & volition to do what they want. Not trying to be a ####. Just trying to make sure one realizes that one should read & comprehend the full text of a reply before responding in a corrective manner. Thanks.

93_xjcherokee

So death wobble can be caused by bad control arm bushings, ball joints, track bar or out of balance tires.

2000chersport

And bad tie rod ends

Fred/N0AZZ

I have personally used Moog ball joints in over 20 on my cars and trucks including the XJ. IMHO they are higher quality than 98% of all ball joints being sold for stock apps and the others most couldn't justify the cost of using them.

2000CHERO

This. I went trough a few sets of Moog from AA in a week before I said eff it. Bought 2 sets (8) of spicer ball joints off amazon for cheaper than 1 set of Moog. And they feel a lot better/smoother than the Moogs. But maybe you'll get better Moogs than me.