TRE

[pineapple_picka]

My whole alignment needs to be replaced and I was searching for parts. I rarely go off-roading, but I do want to beef up the steering a little.

 

As far as tie-rod ends among the brands, which would be preferred? Moog, Beck/Arnley, & McQuayy Norris?

 

I know Moog is a solid brand, but I've read their idler arm is weak. Has thier quality going down for the tre? I was going to get the generic package from e-bay (tre and ball-joints) but decided to spend a little more money in that department.

[88pathoffroad]

MOOG or Three-Five Co. parts are good. You can tell the 3-5 ones by the little oval with 3 5's in it stamped into the part. I went with generics last time and they're getting loose, but I attribute that to bending my idler arm pivot and not noticing for a while afterwards.

[Gotrek]

Napa's house brand for me.

 

Moog is good but it's a one piece cast/sealed design, the napa brand one is rebuildable.

[the rig]

moog is a very well known company for a reason...... If you are worried about being able to rebuild something then you must be serious about the abuse you are going to be putting your rig through........