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Moog ball joints

Started by _ausdev_ , Nov 23 2013 01:34 PM

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#1 _ausdev_

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Posted 23 November 2013 - 01:34 PM

Hi all,

I have been looking through some posts on this site, as i have concerns about purchasing front end parts which could come from china or taiwan and it seems like the moog ball joints are very reputable.

I would appreciate a little help from the experts with a couple of questions if i might.

Is there a decent supplier in australia for moog ball joints....?

Do they make tie rod ends as well as ball joints....?

Can anyone recommend a good quality tie rod end if not...?

Would you use a ball joint with a nylex nut instead of a split pin...?

All opions are greatly appreciated as i only want to do these jobs once, and do them right.

Many thanx...

Al

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#2 _LHSL308_

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Posted 23 November 2013 - 09:03 PM

Hi Al,

I have not heard of a supplier in Aust for Moog ball joints. Best to buy them from the U.S as they are very cheap and postage is not a lot. You can buy them from the links below.

Summit K5108

http://www.summitrac...k5108/overview/

K5103

http://www.summitrac...arts/MOG-K5103/

They are a bit cheaper at Rock auto's where I bought mine.

K5108

http://www.rockauto....o.php?pk=202684

K5103

http://www.rockauto....o.php?pk=202683

To my knowledge they dont make tie rod ends for Torana and I dont think we have come across a compatible one in the U.S for a Torana either. I have some Transteering tie rods ends on order but I havent tried them yet, I am sure someone could recommend you a good tie rod end. It seems the most people recommend to use a tie rod end with a split pin but most these days are using the nylex nut.

Hope this answers most of your questions.

Cheers Wayno

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#3 TerrA LX

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Posted 24 November 2013 - 10:14 AM

AFIK most top speed shops and rare spares sell moog.
Datto also sells them from time to time here.
Still probably cheaper to buy direct from the USA.

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#4 _ausdev_

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Posted 24 November 2013 - 01:26 PM

Thanx for the good advice guys, with the size of the potholes in my part of the world, strong ball joints and tie rod ends are a must. I am also dreading the thought of using 15-16 inch rims with low profile tyres, but it seems as that is the best way to go these days, specially if upgrading the front brakes. Decisions , decisions.....

Alby