We currently have a 2002 Ford F150 truck that needs some work done. The truck will be traveling halfway across the country and we want to make sure the parts are appropriate. The big things that need to be replaced are the u-joints in the rear drive shaft and the upper and lower ball joints. We want to know if there is a major difference between Motocraft vs Duralast. Motocraft, being a Ford product, would be more expensive but is there enough of a difference to bite the bullet and pay for a true Ford product. We will be working on the truck this weekend and need the information ASAP.

 

When I replace any parts on my truck I always use motor craft or a premium after market brand. I would definitely go with the motor craft mainly for the peace of mind.

 

Dur itwon't last, and I've never heard of the other. Your better off sticking with a product called Motorcraft, for the best results.

Now your ready for the wickend.

Good Luck!

 

Like you were told in your other thread - for u-joints and ball joints, get Moog greasables.

Please don't crosspost.

 

I'd go with Moog over either of them. They come with a lifetime warranty!

 

I would suggest duralast it has the same quality as moog but cheaper and readily available at auto zone.

 

what he said ^^^^^^

duralast won't last!

I did all my steering and suspension parts in MOOG at 85K have alomost 180K on it now and have never had an issue, just keep em greesed

 

I just ordered all new inner and outer tie rods, lower ball joints and upper control arms, idler arm and end link kits and they were all Moog parts. Better warranty and actually price wise not much more as I bought them from rockauto. Bought duralast parts in the past for sons mustangs and they didnt last long at all..

 

Don't listen to this tool.

 

 

Actually Duralast IS MOOG. Re-boxed.



Well, they are. Honest.

Usually , you don't know what you getting w/Duralast as they re-box from other sources. Front end parts and other = TRW/MOOG.

 

Ive heard the same but never compared the parts side by side. I will say that on my last truck, I went through a set of duralast ball joints in under a year.
I must not have gotten the re boxed moogs