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Old 06-15-2008, 02:22 PM   #1
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I removed my cradle in which I popped off both of my moog ball joints (installed less than 9 months ago). I ended up tearing both boots and am looking for replacement boots. I'll probably end up buying a set of black boots from these links.

Anybody have experience with these

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Anyone know the correct boot size for the moog endlinks? If not, I'll just go and measure when I get back to my place.
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I removed my cradle in which I popped off both of my moog ball joints (installed less than 9 months ago). I ended up tearing both boots and am looking for replacement boots. I'll probably end up buying a set of black boots from these links.

Anybody have experience with these

Ball Joint Dust Boots - summitracing.com

Tie Rod End Boots

Anyone know the correct boot size for the moog endlinks? If not, I'll just go and measure when I get back to my place.
Moog = junk. Replace the entire thing with AC Delco brand and save yourself the hassle of having to do it anyways later on down the road when they start popping.
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Moog = junk. Replace the entire thing with AC Delco brand and save yourself the hassle of having to do it anyways later on down the road when they start popping.
I like the moog alright (they have a real lifetime warranty) trw makes some of the ac delco ones also (I have seen the part numbers match, and the boxes at the factory)
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From what I've heard, Moog and Acdelco are both great, with MOOG being better. I would like to hear other inputs on Moog components. Many people upgrade their rear sway bar endlinks to Moog as the parts look beefier.
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