What ball joints on 10 bolt to go with for upper an lower?

[Mav2u]

I have to replace my steering knuckle on passenger side of truck. What brand should I replace them with an why!?

 

[sweetk30]

ton's of info on this in the garage section. but basicly moog is best. but last year or so getting people saying china stuff in moog box these days.

 

[Mav2u]

Thanks! That is what I thought, I just couldn't remember the company. I was using my phone to log in to the site an ask the question. That way I can stop at the store on the way home a pick up the parts.

 

[scottsdale86]

Moog will be tight fitting. Don't know why but they were at least for me.

 

[89GMCK5]

As sweetk30 mentioned there have been some rumblings around the internet on Moog's lately. Not so much for the tight fit, hadn't read that one anyway, but more for the quality Moog is known for. Lately they seem to be either China crap, or similar garbage.
I think I am going to try the Raybestos / McQuay Norris ball joints in about a month or so when I do mine. They have been getting good reviews all over the place, strong, and wear well. Price is very similar to the Moog's as well.
Down side is they do not have the grease zerk in the favorable side access position.

This is a job that I don't want to continue to do annually because of crap parts.

 

[Mav2u]

Yeah, crap parts and annually changing out ball joints is not fun at all!!

 

[63chevyll]

I've have used the Dana ones that napa and carquest sells