XC92
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Once I'm done rebuilding the trans on my '92 Talon TSi AWD manual and take care of clutch and shifter slop issues, I intend to swap out some rear end suspension parts, specifically all 4 ball joints, the sway bar links and the sway bar and control arm bushings (I already rebuilt the strut assemblies recently). When I did this on the front end last year, the sway bar links were shot and I had to cut them off and replace them, with Moogs. I assume that I'll encounter a similar situation in the rear, and even if not it seems like good practice to replace them after 29 years.
Thing is, it doesn't appear that Moog makes them anymore. They're still listed as available from some vendors, like RTM Racing, but I'm guessing that they're old stock. I don't know if that matters though. The alternative (other than not replacing them) is to go with Mevotechs. Are those OK for this application, or should I go with the apparently discontinued Moogs? The Moogs are a bit more expensive, but not prohibitively so, $50 vs. $20.
Any reason not many aftermarket outfits make this particular part? Does it not fail as often as the fronts or other parts?
Thing is, it doesn't appear that Moog makes them anymore. They're still listed as available from some vendors, like RTM Racing, but I'm guessing that they're old stock. I don't know if that matters though. The alternative (other than not replacing them) is to go with Mevotechs. Are those OK for this application, or should I go with the apparently discontinued Moogs? The Moogs are a bit more expensive, but not prohibitively so, $50 vs. $20.
Any reason not many aftermarket outfits make this particular part? Does it not fail as often as the fronts or other parts?
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