Thread: Where to buy good suspension parts? 84c-10

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No problem on the rant.. I will have to admit that I'm surprised by Moog giving you such a short life. They build many OEM parts! So if the original lasted 20 years.. the new one should go more than 2. I would think. I did a 4X4 for a cousin 5 years ago, a ford f150, all new steering parts, it's still going strong with no problems..

If you're having problems with radiators and heater cores I would ask you if you have ever had your water tested? Could it be slightly acidic? Just searching for a cause..

I know everyone on here has had some type of issue with new parts and we all grumble about the lack of quality and/or quality control. But I also know most folks will buy the cheapest priced part over the one that costs a few dollars more. I know this is true as that's how Harbor Freight stays in business and / or even Wal-Mart! Some folks just want it cheap. So there.. That'll be my rant!

Sorry I cannot offer some profound advice. I'm wondering if there was something that you might have done during the install.?.? Everything was kept as clean as possible? Fasteners not overtorqued / overtightened??? It does seem like a long list of parts that failed... I don't know anyone who's been having so much "bad luck"....

Testing the water would help , could of change some thing up in last couple years. I also make it a habit not to cheap on out on parts for the main reason that I dont want to do it again anytime soon. The ball joints got replaced last night and to be honest they did not look the same as the new moogs under warranty. Dont know if they came from a different part of the world the last time or maybe some one at the store replaced the good ones with some cheap ones and took the good ones, dont know. I also had a bottle of simple green ,acetone, fresh grease, and oil so I keep it clean. I also have about 4 different torque wrenches. Even so I would think you would get more than a year out of the cheapest parts.