Ok folks, I have read quite a few threads here recently that MOOG ball joints have started going downhill here recently. My 06 FX4 went in for a tire change today and the ball joints are shot. Granted I have 125k on the truck.

Now I have Bilstein shocks at 2" right now in the front. But am I better off getting OEM ones again or get something else. I don't have the time to grease these things, so the MOOG's are likely crossed off the list.

What are my options out there?

 

Do you do your own oil changes because if you have the oil changed greasing the truck is part of the oil change? Not going to defend MOOG but I have never had a problem with them and all the non grease able ones will need to be replaced as they wear out because you can't lube them. Maybe I am too Old School but I like hardened steel and grease fittings on my parts.

 

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I also heard the Rabestos is doing well.

I used to do the oil changes and then I stopped due to time. Kids take up the evenings. I changed it recently to Mobil 1 10k mile blend to save some time and money.

I was pleased with Moog in the past on other trucks but I seen some displeasure recently with their QA in a few threads here which is why I am concerned.


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