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Old May 2, 2011 | 01:56 PM
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I have a 2002 4.7 SXT Durango 4x4 with 145k miles.

The thing squeaks like crazy! And I noticed that when taking a corner the truck seems to wobble a bit and also noticed some abnormal wear on the tires.

I need to have both left and right lower control arm bushings, upper control arm bushings, upper and lower ball joints both sides, and both front axle seals replaced as I noticed a little seal leak on the driver side seal.

Where's a good site to order these parts from?
 
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Old May 2, 2011 | 02:46 PM
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MOOG!!!!!!!! advance auto, O'reilly, napa they all carry MOOG
 
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Old May 2, 2011 | 03:10 PM
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+1 on Moog parts. Don't bother with cheap balljoints, especially if you change out the lowers. The labor isn't worth having to do it twice.

BTW, I haven't found lower control arm bushings yet for 4WD, only complete arms with bushings. Upper bushings are available.

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Old May 2, 2011 | 03:16 PM
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REally? That sucks. Since only the bushings appear to need replacement, not the whole arm. I'm currently checking out the MOOG products and they look pretty good.
 
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What do you think about TRW parts? They are made by Federal-Mogul also.
 
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Old May 2, 2011 | 05:37 PM
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I am in the same boat as you. I was considering Moog BJs but in my research I have found out that Moog BJs are no longer of the same quality they used to be. I read great things about XRF joints on pirate4x4 and I think I will be putting those on my car.

http://www.xrfchassis.com/parts-balljoints.htm

You can buy them here.
 

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Advance has moog upper and lower bushing
 
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Old May 2, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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do you have a advance near you
 
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Originally Posted by 98SLT4ME
I am in the same boat as you. I was considering Moog BJs but in my research I have found out that Moog BJs are no longer of the same quality they used to be. I read great things about XRF joints on pirate4x4 and I think I will be putting those on my car.

http://www.xrfchassis.com/parts-balljoints.htm

You can buy them here.
Look closely at the pictures of these ball joints. They are stamped "Moog." LOL
 
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Old May 2, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by topdogcustoms
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do you have a advance near you
I think I do, I'll have to check. Anyway, I came accross these online and wondering what you guys think:

Control Arm Bushings:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EN...GO&prefilter=1

Upper Ball Joints:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MO...GO&prefilter=1

Lower Ball Joints:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MO...n/?prefilter=0
 

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