1G Ball joints

[dsmbigkeg]

I've searched here and Google and only pull up ancient threads. Just wondering if there was a ball joint manufacturer people lean towards or the ones (if any) to avoid. Thank you in advance

 

[DSM IN MN]

Sometimes anciet is good! Some people prefer Moog. There was something awhile back on a Cummins forum about how Moog was bought out by a different, cheaper company and their quality was starting to lack. I however have all Moog steering parts as well as balljoints in my '95 Ram 2500. I think if they can stand up in that one of these cars isn't an issue.

Rockauto is also a decent place to get parts. That is if you don't mind paying shipping. If you can wait however Oriellys or the like might be a better option.

Hope that helps.

 

[bkrathwohl]

Moog K9617 I believe is what most people get. It's what i've bought in the past as well.

 

[Paintballaa5]

Moog is all we install at the shop. They are one of the most proven aftermarket OE replacement brands out there.

 

[dsmbigkeg]

Greatly appreciate it yall, looks like I'll be running with the Moog ball joints. Rock Auto is definitely one of the places I look when looking for the harder to find stock parts. Once again thank yall for the quick replies.

 

[tmoney20g]

just FYI, there's 6 ball joints, total, on a 1g awd, and all 6 are the same part

 

[dsmbigkeg]

just FYI, there's 6 ball joints, total, on a 1g awd, and all 6 are the same part

Yeah when I first started looking I was a little lost on that, but got it figured out, picked up some adjustable upper control arms from 3S a while back, so only needing 4 now.