Thread #29722

Aftermarket Lower Ball Joints & Tie Rods

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VIPandaJune 5, 2012
#454714

Aftermarket Lower Ball Joints & Tie Rods

Hey guys, so I'm switching out my bushings for the Daizen poly bushings, getting new lower ball joints, and tie rods. My question is are there aftermarket ball joints or front tie rods that I should get or should I just go with the OEM ones? I drive a 2GS btw.
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Hey guys, so I'm switching out my bushings for the Daizen poly bushings, getting new lower ball joints, and tie rods. My question is are there aftermarket ball joints or front tie rods that I should get or should I just go with the OEM ones? I drive a 2GS btw.
OGJune 5, 2012
#454744
afaik the oem lbj are the best available. for tie rods you have japanese options with high articulation spherical beraings and bumpsteer correction if you want to spend the loot.
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afaik the oem lbj are the best available. for tie rods you have japanese options with high articulation spherical beraings and bumpsteer correction if you want to spend the loot.
VIPandaJune 6, 2012
#454759
Thanks OG. I was looking into Moog tie rods. Do you know if they're any good?
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Thanks OG. I was looking into Moog tie rods. Do you know if they're any good?
5t341tHJune 6, 2012
#454779
figs makes outter tie rods with spherical joints
or just get oem ones. they are like 120 shipped from sewell
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figs makes outter tie rods with spherical joints
or just get oem ones. they are like 120 shipped from sewell
OGJune 7, 2012
#454923
VIPanda;454759 wrote:Thanks OG. I was looking into Moog tie rods. Do you know if they're any good?


moog is a reputable oem replacment brand. i have used there products many times, but...

5t341tH;454779 wrote:figs makes outter tie rods with spherical joints
or just get oem ones. they are like 120 shipped from sewell


i would go with the figs. i haven't been keeping up with their offerings but outer tie rod ends with high articulation and bumpsteer adjustment make a huge impact on the perceived ride quality of lowered cars, as well as the performance. my only concern is the quallity of the bearing used, since they do not identify the manufacturer. that being said i'd still buy them.
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[QUOTE=VIPanda;454759]Thanks OG. I was looking into Moog tie rods. Do you know if they're any good?[/QUOTE]

moog is a reputable oem replacment brand. i have used there products many times, but... 

[QUOTE=5t341tH;454779]figs makes outter tie rods with spherical joints
or just get oem ones. they are like 120 shipped from sewell[/QUOTE]

i would go with the figs. i haven't been keeping up with their offerings but outer tie rod ends with high articulation and bumpsteer adjustment make a huge impact on the perceived ride quality of lowered cars, as well as the performance. my only concern is the quallity of the bearing used, since they do not identify the manufacturer. that being said i'd still buy them.