1st Gen Durango 1998 - 2003 Durango's

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Old May 2, 2011 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by samnbensdad
Look closely at the pictures of these ball joints. They are stamped "Moog." LOL
That's weird, I didn't notice that before. Lol, Moog part numbers too. Even though, some BJ part numbers are standardized. They are definitely two different manufactures. They're probably mislabeled.
 

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Old May 2, 2011 | 09:50 PM
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Looks to me you didn't do the tie rod ends which I think is your problem hands down.
 
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Old May 3, 2011 | 09:27 AM
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The problem with ordering online is if theres a problem then you have to send them back and wait but if you buy from local auto parts store you can just take them back
 
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Old May 3, 2011 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by topdogcustoms
Advance has moog upper and lower bushing
Check that one closely. When I tried to get them at the store the lowers came up as RWD only. They didn't have them in stock anyways. Everyone else I looked at lists only the uppers as well. (for 4WD anyways)

When I looked at the Energy Suspension ones originally I wasn't able to find the 4WD in the catalog (unless I used the "universal" ones). Now looking at the catalog it appears that the front end kit is part # 5.3139 so maybe they've updated their selection some? If you try them let me know as I'd like to replace mine sometime.

+1 Hydra for the tie rods as well.... don't forget them.

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Old May 4, 2011 | 11:50 PM
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I just went to Advance Auto Parts Store and their Moog ball joints cost about $20 more for each peice! So multiply that x 4, and that's $80 down the drain. They don't even have the lower control arm bushings available. So I guess I'll be ordering the parts online which still carry a 2 year warranty so that's not bad at all.

However, I did notice a leak in my front axle seal drivers side and have been trying to locate it online. Does anyone know where I could get the seal and possibly the axle bearing? I might as well replace the bearing as well just to save on future expenses.
 
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Old May 4, 2011 | 11:52 PM
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Sure bob, I'll post any updates on the install.
 
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Old May 5, 2011 | 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by topdogcustoms
The problem with ordering online is if theres a problem then you have to send them back and wait but if you buy from local auto parts store you can just take them back
Yup. But I can always go to the local store to buy a part if I have to while I send the defective one back. While saving alot of dough by buying online.
 
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i buy wholesale wasn't thinking about retail prices
 
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Old May 5, 2011 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by M Shark
However, I did notice a leak in my front axle seal drivers side and have been trying to locate it online. Does anyone know where I could get the seal and possibly the axle bearing? I might as well replace the bearing as well just to save on future expenses.
NAPA is a good place to start.
 
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