uca question (bad ball joint)
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uca question (bad ball joint)
so i took my truck to get tires balanced and an alignment, the report
RR wheel bent took 14oz (to balance)
right upper ball joint (needs to be replaced, work), power steering rack leaking
so i'm going to deal with the most serious first... ball joint (i can top up the fluid on a regular basis, and rim i am dealing with)
so, upper ball joint, which is, of course, one piece with the UCA, i had several choices, the one they suggested was 195.39 plus 75 labor, comes with a lifetime limited warranty, the next was about 105.59 i think (same labour) and has a 1 year 20 000 km warranty
should i spend the extra 90 to get the lifetime warranty? i would assume that they are roughly the same part, i think they are the same brand...
RR wheel bent took 14oz (to balance)
right upper ball joint (needs to be replaced, work), power steering rack leaking
so i'm going to deal with the most serious first... ball joint (i can top up the fluid on a regular basis, and rim i am dealing with)
so, upper ball joint, which is, of course, one piece with the UCA, i had several choices, the one they suggested was 195.39 plus 75 labor, comes with a lifetime limited warranty, the next was about 105.59 i think (same labour) and has a 1 year 20 000 km warranty
should i spend the extra 90 to get the lifetime warranty? i would assume that they are roughly the same part, i think they are the same brand...
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For now, I'd get the cheap one to tie you over until you have enough cash to swap out your UCA's with MOOG UCA's and MOOG BJ's. Get lower BJ's while you're at it.
Search on here for MOOG BJ's. I've responded to a few threads regarding this as well as swapped out my components for MOOG's too. RockAuto is your friend!!!!
The nice thing with the MOOG's, is that you can replace the BJ itselt without having to replace the entire UCA. Ford went for the money grab of that design flaw.
Search on here for MOOG BJ's. I've responded to a few threads regarding this as well as swapped out my components for MOOG's too. RockAuto is your friend!!!!
The nice thing with the MOOG's, is that you can replace the BJ itselt without having to replace the entire UCA. Ford went for the money grab of that design flaw.
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what are the benefits of the moogs over stock replacements? i mean, lifetime warranty, is lifetime warranty...
found these, gonna find shipping...
Parts Bin - Auto Parts and Accessories Catalog - 2007 Ford Ranger Moog Control Arm
found these, gonna find shipping...
Parts Bin - Auto Parts and Accessories Catalog - 2007 Ford Ranger Moog Control Arm
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The Moog "problem solvers" are the ones you want, they are the only ones with replaceable ball joints. The benefit besides better balljoints and grease fittings is the next time you need balljoints it'll only cost you around $39 each.
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