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Old 05-16-2012, 08:57 PM
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I am shopping around to replace my old ball joints, has anyone ever ordered lmc truck's? How about Duralast? I Can't really afford to go with moog at this time so I have to go the cheap rout.
 
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Old 05-16-2012, 09:18 PM
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Check with your local parts store.... If you go the cheap route, expect to do them again next year.
 
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yeah I don't expect them to last all that long. Also I will be replacing a hub, Timken hands down?
 
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I did all four ball joints 2 years ago with the cheap-o's from Advance Auto. Just keep them greased and you'll definitely get your moneys worth.
 
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That's good to know. Autozone has duralast ($34) and valucraft ($20) ones. I don't know if I want to go valucraft cheap though. The duralast's have a lifetime warranty which is good.
 
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I have used the Duralast with LT warranty and never had a problem. I think the VC ones do not have grease fitting. Make sure you can grease,,,,and keep them greased. SHould be fine.
 
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I don't know why they even make them without grease fittings. I guess to give mechanics something to do?
 
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Cheaper to make. No drilling and tapping and the extra piece - the zerk! It's all about the penny pinching - and selling more when they wear out!
 
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Planned Obsolescence.
 
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Planned Obsolescence.

Dang! Using them $8 technical words! ROFL!
 
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