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05-22-2012, 09:25 PM
hey guys just want to know what's a good and reliable ball joint to get for 02 focus svt?
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05-22-2012, 11:29 PM (This post was last modified: 05-22-2012, 11:30 PM by ZTWsquared.)
(05-22-2012, 09:25 PM)rnzo86 Wrote: hey guys just want to know what's a good and reliable ball joint to get for 02 focus svt?

OEM is always a good bet, mevotech is good ... any of the brand names like Moog or Raybestos would also be a safe bet.

But honestly, for the effort and cost you're better off replacing the entire control arm - chances are if the ball joint is gone so are the other bushings.
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05-23-2012, 11:54 AM
Stay away from Dorman lower control arms. I got 2 years and they were garbage. If I hadn't parted out my car when I did they would have caused a major failure.
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06-04-2012, 04:40 PM
(05-22-2012, 11:29 PM)ZTWsquared Wrote:
(05-22-2012, 09:25 PM)rnzo86 Wrote: hey guys just want to know what's a good and reliable ball joint to get for 02 focus svt?

OEM is always a good bet, mevotech is good ... any of the brand names like Moog or Raybestos would also be a safe bet.

But honestly, for the effort and cost you're better off replacing the entire control arm - chances are if the ball joint is gone so are the other bushings.

hey any idea where I can get moog or raybestos ball joints??
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06-08-2012, 05:21 AM
Most parts stores should stock Moog, but I typically order my Moog stuff from Rock Auto. Works out a bit cheaper. I'd just buy the whole control arm. Under $100 for each side, and you get new control arm bushings too.

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08-26-2012, 09:07 PM
unless youre like me and have upgraded bushings in your control arm already. ball joint is the budget option haha

i guess it all depends how comfortable you are working on your own car. If you are comfortable w/ balljoints then you will know it'll take longer to cut the factory rivets then to finish the rest of the job while replacing the ball joint.

Just another option. Smile
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08-27-2012, 01:18 AM
moog +1, been running LCAs from them for over 2 years on my SVT w/ a 2.2 inch drop, no issues
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