Is Moog the only way to go for front end replacement?

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I really need to replace my tie rods and pitmen idler arms. but I have spend most of my money until the end of june. I would like to go cheaper. Any thoughts?
 

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I really need to replace my tie rods and pitmen idler arms. but I have spend most of my money until the end of june. I would like to go cheaper. Any thoughts?

Moog is great quality. Won't really want to go cheap when it comes to components like that.
 

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Ive found that they are over priced compared to AC Delco Pro. Moog does make some problem solver parts to fix a known problem with OEM. If the OEM parts worked fine but are just worn due to high mileage then why not put new ones of the same make back on? I probably will never spend MOOG money on front end parts ever again unless I run into a OEM problem that is well documented that someone like Moog has fixed in their design.
 

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If oem is the way you're looking to go then rock auto is the place to look. Plus there is a coupon to save 5% in the vendor thread right now
 
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Ive found that they are over priced compared to AC Delco Pro. Moog does make some problem solver parts to fix a known problem with OEM. If the OEM parts worked fine but are just worn due to high mileage then why not put new ones of the same make back on? I probably will never spend MOOG money on front end parts ever again unless I run into a OEM problem that is well documented that someone like Moog has fixed in their design.
What OEM problems? Like what?
 

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Sometimes OEM parts are of original design and known for premature failure or issues with the performance of the part. Some aftermarket manufacturers engineer improvements over the original design to make the part more robust, ease the installation, or just plain outlast and perform the task better.
 
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Sometimes OEM parts are of original design and known for premature failure or issues with the performance of the part. Some aftermarket manufacturers engineer improvements over the original design to make the part more robust, ease the installation, or just plain outlast and perform the task better.
Any parts come to mind?
 

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This is not an area you want to cheap out on or you'll be doing the same job again in 6 months
 

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This is not an area you want to cheap out on or you'll be doing the same job again in 6 months

That's what I said. Nothing worse than doing a job like ball joints, getting it aligned and having to do and pay all over again for a failed part
 
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I have to ask. Sometimes we just don't have the money to go with the best parts. I just might have to install a piece at a time.
 

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