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

[cheebs]

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?

 

[sumo]

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.

 

[rockola1971]

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.

 

[sumo]

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

 

[cheebs]

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?

 

[Kenny D]

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.

 

[cheebs]

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?

 

[07Burb]

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

 

[sumo]

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

 

[cheebs]

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.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

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.

That's an awful lot of taking apart and putting back together. If you can survive on what you have for a bit, maybe just take your time acquiring the parts as you can afford them, and then do the job once.

 

[Kenny D]

Any parts come to mind?

One does come to mind, the ball joints for the 91-99 suburban, OEM does not have a grease fitting while most aftermarket parts do. If I am not mistaken, Moog uses better quality hardened steel on theirs than stock also.

 

[jaywoo65]

AC Delco parts are fine. Amazon has everything you will need. Free shipping also if you're a Prime member.

 

[jerryjoe28]

moog is worth every penny and u cant usually get them very reasonable on line (amazon or rock auto)

 

[1992rs]

Rare parts make some really high quality stuff. I'm using their tierods, pitman arm, idler arm bracket, along with a moog idler arm and cognito support brackets. Rare parts re-engineers their gm steering parts to fix its faults. My steering feels great without a steering stabilizer but my gearbox is getting worn so I still have some play.


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[95escahoe]

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.

If your doing tie rod ends, pitman arm etc. it's best to do it all at once cause you need to get an alignment for all of that, and plus if you do it piece by piece your alignment might be off and in turn you might damage your new parts if you don't do it all at once


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[jerryjoe28]

If your doing tie rod ends, pitman arm etc. it's best to do it all at once cause you need to get an alignment for all of that, and plus if you do it piece by piece your alignment might be off and in turn you might damage your new parts if you don't do it all at once


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very true. I have life time alignments on all my rides for this very reason!

 

[MrMiller]

Sorry in advance for the new guy question but my 04 has 230,000 on it and by the looks of it the front end stuff has not changed. Is there a list of parts that are recommended to be replaced? I would like to have piece of mind.

 

[jaywoo65]

Well if you want to go crazy and do it all, here's what I'd do (and have done)

Pitman arm
Idler arm
Idler Link arm
Inner and outer tie rods (both sides)
Upper and lower ball joints (both sides)
Front shocks
Sway bar end links

 

[95escahoe]

Well if you want to go crazy and do it all, here's what I'd do (and have done)

Pitman arm
Idler arm
Idler Link arm
Inner and outer tie rods (both sides)
Upper and lower ball joints (both sides)
Front shocks
Sway bar end links

X2 on this check it all out first maybe it's still good, but if you have to do say tie rod ends I'd do everything else while your in there


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