hey guys just want to know what's a good and reliable ball joint to get for 02 focus svt?
(05-22-2012, 09:25 PM)rnzo86 Wrote: [ -> ]hey guys just want to know what's a good and reliable ball joint to get for 02 focus svt?
OEM is always a good bet, mevotech is good ... any of the brand names like Moog or Raybestos would also be a safe bet.
But honestly, for the effort and cost you're better off replacing the entire control arm - chances are if the ball joint is gone so are the other bushings.
Stay away from Dorman lower control arms. I got 2 years and they were garbage. If I hadn't parted out my car when I did they would have caused a major failure.
(05-22-2012, 11:29 PM)ZTWsquared Wrote: [ -> ] (05-22-2012, 09:25 PM)rnzo86 Wrote: [ -> ]hey guys just want to know what's a good and reliable ball joint to get for 02 focus svt?
OEM is always a good bet, mevotech is good ... any of the brand names like Moog or Raybestos would also be a safe bet.
But honestly, for the effort and cost you're better off replacing the entire control arm - chances are if the ball joint is gone so are the other bushings.
hey any idea where I can get moog or raybestos ball joints??
Most parts stores should stock Moog, but I typically order my Moog stuff from Rock Auto. Works out a bit cheaper. I'd just buy the whole control arm. Under $100 for each side, and you get new control arm bushings too.
-Ryan
unless youre like me and have upgraded bushings in your control arm already. ball joint is the budget option haha
i guess it all depends how comfortable you are working on your own car. If you are comfortable w/ balljoints then you will know it'll take longer to cut the factory rivets then to finish the rest of the job while replacing the ball joint.
Just another option.
moog +1, been running LCAs from them for over 2 years on my SVT w/ a 2.2 inch drop, no issues
