Ebay balljoints worth it? - Maintenance and Repair Forum

Forum Post / Reply
You must log in before you can post or reply to messages.
Ebay balljoints worth it?
Wednesday, May 05, 2010 8:51 AM
I need some new balljoints.

Moog's seem to be the priciest ones at about $75 a piece:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Moog-BALL-JOINT-pontiac-SUNFIRE-97-05-04-03-02-01-00-99-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem35a8769741QQitemZ230459610945QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcce ssories

Ebay has no names for about $40 a pair!:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-2005-SUNFIRE-Ball-Joint-Tie-Rod-Sway-Bar-Link-Kit-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1c12445fb5QQitemZ120565555125QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcces sories

And then theres this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-2005-SUNFIRE-Ball-Joint-Tie-Rod-Sway-Bar-Link-Kit-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1c12445fb5QQitemZ120565555125QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAcces sories

I know the whole "you get what you pay for" theory, but if you can buy 3 ebay balljoints for the price of one Moog, kinda seems like a no brainer. (they are both greasable)
Or just buy the whole set and have spare parts, that you know you will have to change eventually.

Do you guys think the Moog's are worth it? Can anyone vouche for the no name ebay's? Any other suggestions for balljoint replacement?

Thanks for the feedback!

Re: Ebay balljoints worth it?
Wednesday, May 05, 2010 9:15 AM
http://www.rockauto.com

They have Moog ball joints for $40 right now.





* * BIG FOR SALE POST * *
Re: Ebay balljoints worth it?
Wednesday, May 05, 2010 9:40 AM
I need to replace one of my tie rod ends soon. I've been planning on getting the whole kit that you linked to. I figure, since I will need to get an alignment, I might as well go new all around. You can't beat that price.

I have a friend who used a similar kit (OE Brand) on his Stratus last year and has had no problems. If you're just looking for stock replacements get the kit. If you want brand name performance, Moog has a good reputation; I'm sure there's lots of members on here who can verify that.

+1 for Rock Auto, they put my local parts stores to shame.
Re: Ebay balljoints worth it?
Wednesday, May 05, 2010 6:40 PM
tha_prowler wrote:http://www.rockauto.com

They have Moog ball joints for $40 right now.


Rock auto is the Shizzle!

Too bad the ball joints are actually $60 each. Part # K6527
Re: Ebay balljoints worth it?
Wednesday, May 05, 2010 6:42 PM
the question is, how soon do you want to do the job again? if you never wanna even have to think abut it, go with the MOOG.



JBO Stickers! Get yours today!
Re: Ebay balljoints worth it?
Wednesday, May 05, 2010 7:12 PM
The difference between the gold cap moog (if it isn't gold it isn't moog, even if it comes in a moog box, carquests private label has a moog sticker on it I believe but no gold cap) isn't only life, it can also be response and performance. For instance lesser brands I've noticed can be much stiffer, and thus the steering doesn't always return to a neutral position. The moog really is a better part, and just take the plunge and buy them locally, much easier to get warrantied if need be, and what's wrong with paying a little more for a local stores part if it helps support the community ya know what I'm saying? Just my two cents
Re: Ebay balljoints worth it?
Wednesday, May 05, 2010 8:14 PM
Rich Grayo Jr. wrote: if you never wanna even have to think abut it, go with the MOOG.


Vorian Eco05 wrote: The moog really is a better part


Pretty much what I wanted to hear. Thanks guys.

Now to get those rivets out....
Forum Post / Reply
You must log in before you can post or reply to messages.

 

Start New Topic Advanced Search