brycap Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Yesterday I had my pathfinder inspected and failed because of a bad lower ball joint on the passenger side. I have searched the forums and cannot seem to find a consensus about what manufacture makes the best replacement ball joints. From what I can find it seems that Moog used to make quality parts but their quality has declined in the last few years. What brand do you guys use? Should I be looking for replacements that have zerks or are zerks really only required for older style ball joints that use a metal on metal bearing surface? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djratlif Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I've always used anything name brand with a good warranty, and easy exchange policy. As for grease zerks, they are a definite plus. When grime or mud gets into the bearing surface while in service the only way I know to flush it out is pushing the old out with new grease. Rockauto always has a good price, but the exchange when they give out takes a few days for turnaround and shipping. If this is a backup or project truck, it can be worth it. For a daily driver I would check local and buy lifetime warranty if you plan on having the rig for a while. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor636 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Factory ($$$) or Moog. <br /><br />I like zerks, just have to remember to grease them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I like Moog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stabworthy Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 i just replaced everything in the steering and ball joints. everything bought thru amazon (prime and free shipping is a hard thing to pass up ) . I ordered “ASP” idler arm , center link , upper and lower ball joints ….$110.84 to my door. I was worry about the quality but whatever. I never put my lowers (didnt have a impact socket big enough for the big nut on bottom) and just threw them in my bag. A week later, I was at a pull a part , scavenging for some random goodies when I saw a wd21 that someone pull the cv axles out of,so the knuckles was on the ground . The joints looked brand new , the ball was still a lil tight. I started comparing the joints,with the one I had in my bag. They are not the best but I was impressed. The only thing was the idle arm shaft is tiny, but Im just using it while rebuild and mod my old unit. ( alil, where can I find brass bushings for that???) zerks are included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 Pathy Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Whatever brand you go with, & you can look here also..... GO TO ROCKAUTO.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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