ball joints

arsonist_bob · 06-28-2009, 11:25 PM

need new tie rod and drag link ends, ball joint bushings toasted and now they clunk when i'm going over bumps. just curious, but does anyone know how much they are? i'll be doing the work myself and have a cheap alignment set up afterwards

**xJoshxx** · 06-28-2009, 11:26 PM

Replace them With MOOG be the Last time you replace them + u can get adjustable ones to be able to give you a REAL Alignment

specially since your lifted ull want a better Joint like MOOG

Search Rockauto.com for em

UrbanOffRoad124 · 06-29-2009, 02:16 AM

Yep, go with MOOG! Rock Auto carries a few different brands but pay the extra buck and get the good stuff. I need to replace all of mine as well. Only the drag link one at the knuckle is obviously bad but I'm replacing all of them with MOOG. I think they are about $30 a piece. I want one of their stickers for my toolbox too. Here's a discount code that was announced on the forum. It should work for 5% but I haven't used it yet, let me know if you use it first.

Discount Code: 1826709871758

Please enter this code in the ‘How Did You Hear about Us’ box to receive discount.

Expires: 8/2/2009

UrbanOffRoad124 · 06-29-2009, 02:42 AM

Yep, good for 5%. I just tested it buy putting all 4 parts in my shoping cart. I checked with my local parts store that I have an account with and even with that discount, RockAuto was cheaper even with shipping. I think I'm gonna order them up next weekend when I get paid. Total of $122.57 with shipping for all 4 tie rod ends from MOOG. You can get the cheap ones for $11 a piece but I'm gonna spend the extra $ knowing they're built stronger. Especially cause I'm lifting it soon.

UrbanOffRoad124 · 06-29-2009, 02:55 AM

I figured I'd give you all the info I have since I'm doin the same thing soon. Here's the 4 MOOG part#'s: ES3472, ES3473, ES3474, ES3475

Oh, and alignment wise, I guess you should get a professional alignment and some people might tell you to. But if you measure your current setup, and install the new parts at the same distance, you should be fine. The tie rod ones adjust your toe in. Measure each tie rod end from the center of the ball joint to the start of your tie rod on both sides. Then install the new ones and spin them till they measure the same. On the draglink you're adjusting the center of your steering. Do the same, measure everything and your steering wheel should end up centered. If not, adjust accordingly until it is centered. I'll be installing a BB with a new TB and doing mine all by measurements. I plan on going to 3.5" soon with new control arms so then I'll get a professional alignment.

**xJoshxx** · 06-29-2009, 10:49 AM

lol you know there's a EDIT button dont you? lol no need to make 4x post's

But Atleast you helped him out

UrbanOffRoad124 · 06-29-2009, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xJoshxx

lol you know there's a EDIT button dont you? lol no need to make 4x post's

But Atleast you helped him out

Yeah, I know about the edit button....

I just had more to add and it was faster to write a new post. Just helpin out as much as possible since I had already done the leg work and I'm dealing with the same parts.

arsonist_bob · 06-29-2009, 09:00 PM

thanks for the link and the code, ill be ordering these within the next few days.
and its no problem to me, i work in a tire shop and they owe me an alignment anyways, might as well get everything straightened out considering i have a huge amount of freeplay as it is