Going to be replacing my front right ball joint but trying to decide which are the best ones right now. What are your experiences with the different brands?
Moog seems to be no good anymore per internet convos.
Driveworks are inexpensive from Advance with lifetime warranty but are the worth skimping on price to have to do the job over.
Detroit Axel seem legit but ??
Mevotech ???
Whats your opinions and experiences?


2005 Dakota SLT 4.7 4x4

 

 

I run Moogs with 35s. do both sides not just one. Make sure to grease them when you install them.

 

Old ones were Mevo's regular line. Either they were garbage or the PO was lying when he said he recently replaced them. Put Mevo TTX on, no problems the last 50,000km.

 

Thanks for the replys. Just curious, why do both at the same time?

 

Few different reasons. But let's say they were both worn, and you only noticed the one first. The second one failing isn't far behind.

Equal wear, more predictable handling, ensuring the tires wear evenly. Case in point, I just did my upper control arms because the right was shot. Replaced both anyway, left wasn't in much better shape. Right took an hour. Left took 35 mins. Mainly getting up to get tools the first time lol.

 

Replace both because they've both got the same number of miles on them. Same wear. Basically your other side will fail soon