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Lower Ball Joint Replacement

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by BuckWallace, Sep 25, 2021.

  1. Sep 25, 2021 at 1:22 PM
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    BuckWallace

    BuckWallace [OP] Ball don't lie.

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    So, I recently bought a set of OEM Bilstein take-offs to replace the stock suspension on my 2010 with ~115k miles. In an attempt to save some cash, I did the work myself today. Instead of loosening the LCA cam bolts (they wouldn't budge and I couldn't fit my impact wrench in there to loosen) I just pushed down the LCA and was able to get the strut into position.

    However, at some point I slightly punctured the boot on the lower ball joint and now it's leaking a little grease. After researching, most people say to go OEM on the lower ball joint, but of course on the 2nd+ gens you can't get OEM unless you replace the entire LCA. I ordered some Moogs off Amazon (part # K500224, picture says 555 - made in Japan), which I hear are a good aftermarket replacement. Does anyone have any experience with the Moogs, or do I need to shell out and replace the whole LCA? The goal was to save money by doing the suspension work myself, but now it looks like I'll be paying someone to replace these. I was also thinking of doing both sides at once since I'm at 115k miles.
     

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