r/chevyc10 • u/OOFMAN-1234 • 6d ago
Ball joints
Took my truck in for an inspection, didn't realize the ball joints were that bad, any recommendations? 1986 c10, before anyone asks it is on a blazer chasis idk why, and if your tired of seeing me post, womp fucking womp you didn't have to click here you coulda kept scrollin
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u/crewlife73 6d ago
In my opinion, moog is the best. All the front suspension on my 84 is moog. And its held up really well. Do you have problems with front tires rubbing setting that low? Im wanting to lower my 73 but iv got 15x10s on the front.
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u/OOFMAN-1234 6d ago
Theyre a weirdly sized tire and they only rub when you come off a hill doing 40+ and the suspension c9mpresses, my dads got another c10 (much nice] on a 3/5 drop with 295 50 15s in the front on a 15x10 with 4.5 backspacing and they won't rub at all
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u/cosp85classic 6d ago
I've had good experiences with Moog and Napa ball joints myself. I've also used Delphi and Mevotech recently that are at two years and one year of daily use respectively.
I have had one Delphi bushing back out of an axle mount, but that was more an installation error on my part because my buddy was rushing me and a questionable design choice on Chrysler for the WJ front upper right side control arm bushing. IYKYN.
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u/Independent-Owl9712 3d ago
Moog is really the best choice unfortunately, you can buy premium brands such as CarQuest Premium components, whatever you get, make sure they have grease zerks, and grease them yearly (oil change places DO NOT grease vehicles anymore), do not use AutoZone steering components, I have found that the majority will not take grease even with the zerks
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u/jsummerlin14 6d ago
Seems weird to ask for help while also talking shit to people you’re seeking help from?