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    Lower ball joint???

    Car has 104k. I am in the process of replacing my upper control arms because the ball joints are going out (well, the upper ball joints are good but the boots are tore up like a night on the town with lindsay lohan...so its a matter of time before they go). Talking with a suspension shop and they recommended to replace the lower ball joints at the same time. I don't think my lower ball joints are bad. Couple questions:

    1.) should i replace the lower ball joints at this time?

    2.) if so, are the moog lower ball joints already greased from the get-go, or do I have to insert the grease?

    thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Black&Gifted View Post
    Car has 104k. I am in the process of replacing my upper control arms because the ball joints are going out (well, the upper ball joints are good but the boots are tore up like a night on the town with lindsay lohan...so its a matter of time before they go). Talking with a suspension shop and they recommended to replace the lower ball joints at the same time. I don't think my lower ball joints are bad. Couple questions:

    1.) should i replace the lower ball joints at this time?

    2.) if so, are the moog lower ball joints already greased from the get-go, or do I have to insert the grease?

    thanks.
    while you have it apart replace upper and lower, moog parts are the BEST!

    As for grease i always put some synthetic lube in after the install
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    Quote Originally Posted by MOTOWN MARAUDER View Post
    while you have it apart replace upper and lower, moog parts are the BEST!

    As for grease i always put some synthetic lube in after the install
    I'd replace all the ball joints, they've all had the same wear-n-tear.

    Moog is the best.

    Most aftermarket parts will have grease fittings on them. Grease them after the install.

    I grease all my fittings at every oil change, 5k miles.
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    thanks fellas. needed a gut check on it.

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