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Dano4163 · 09-29-2016, 07:53 PM

I replacing the upper and lower ball joints and the control arms in my 1969 GMC C1500. My question is: which is better TRW or MOOG?

joeydurango · 09-29-2016, 10:23 PM

Don't know which is better. I went with Moog on my K10 and so far no problems. Seemed pretty quality.

57taskforce · 09-29-2016, 10:59 PM

Moon is good stuff, never used trw tho.

JustToxic · 09-30-2016, 09:07 AM

If it helps, I only use Moog on all my stuff. Never had a problem with them.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 09-30-2016, 09:16 AM

I bought all my front end parts from Advance Auto here in town. Some of them were Moog, some of them were TRW. Both brands are made by Federal Mogul. I discovered that some of the TRW parts were actually Moog when I opened the boxes. TRW is the lower priced brand, so they are typically made overseas, whereas Moog is made in the USA.

67ChevyRedneck · 09-30-2016, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70STOVEBOLT

TRW is the lower priced brand, so they are typically made overseas, whereas Moog is made in the USA.

Unfortunately, for the most part, not anymore:

http://www.aftermarketsuspensionpart...og-parts-made/

**70STOVEBOLT** · 09-30-2016, 10:59 AM

Check out this video: http://www.moogparts.com/go-the-extr...ith-pride.html

67ChevyRedneck · 09-30-2016, 11:07 AM

Yeah, they still make parts here, but not all of them. They're increasingly relying on the foreign manufacturers to fill in the gaps. I have received some non-US moog parts for both my 65 Mustang and 67 C10, as have others on here and the mustang forum I am on.

Any non US parts I got I went back and exchanged and I now check the boxes before I bring them home.

Dano4163 · 10-02-2016, 08:59 PM

I want to thank everyone for all of the replies. It looks like Moog got the most votes for quality so I will be going with them. Also a huge bonus that they are American made. Once again thanks for all of the replies.

**Jeff's bowtie's** · 10-02-2016, 09:17 PM

I can tell you summit racing sells moog brand for half the price compared to advance auto

berch 69GMC · 10-03-2016, 03:26 PM

I bought moog ball joints from rock auto last week Hecho Mano in America

09-29-2016, 07:53 PM	#1
Dano4163 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Wayne, Ohio Posts: 12	Ball joint question I replacing the upper and lower ball joints and the control arms in my 1969 GMC C1500. My question is: which is better TRW or MOOG?

09-29-2016, 10:23 PM	#2
joeydurango Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 825	Re: Ball joint question Don't know which is better. I went with Moog on my K10 and so far no problems. Seemed pretty quality. __________________ 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super \| LWB, fleetside \| 350/350/205 \| KEEPER 1971 K10 Cheyenne \| SWB, fleetside \| LS Swap 5.3/4L60 \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 400/4-spd \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 455/4-spd \| TOTALED

09-29-2016, 10:59 PM	#3
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 6,265	Re: Ball joint question Moon is good stuff, never used trw tho. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 315/75/16's ‘87 IROC-Z all original 50K mile survivor TPI 305 IROC Blue ‘10 Camaro 2SS/RS Aqua Blue Metallic #93 -version 2.0

09-30-2016, 09:07 AM	#4
JustToxic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Elkhart, Indiana Posts: 292	Re: Ball joint question If it helps, I only use Moog on all my stuff. Never had a problem with them. __________________ 1967 Chevy C20 to K20 Conversion "Simply Toxic" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=749409 1971 Chevy C20 Custom Camper LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=763775

09-30-2016, 09:16 AM	#5
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,234	Re: Ball joint question I bought all my front end parts from Advance Auto here in town. Some of them were Moog, some of them were TRW. Both brands are made by Federal Mogul. I discovered that some of the TRW parts were actually Moog when I opened the boxes. TRW is the lower priced brand, so they are typically made overseas, whereas Moog is made in the USA. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

09-30-2016, 10:59 AM	#7
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,234	Re: Ball joint question Check out this video: http://www.moogparts.com/go-the-extr...ith-pride.html __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

09-30-2016, 11:07 AM	#8
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Ball joint question Yeah, they still make parts here, but not all of them. They're increasingly relying on the foreign manufacturers to fill in the gaps. I have received some non-US moog parts for both my 65 Mustang and 67 C10, as have others on here and the mustang forum I am on. Any non US parts I got I went back and exchanged and I now check the boxes before I bring them home. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-02-2016, 08:59 PM	#9
Dano4163 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Wayne, Ohio Posts: 12	Re: Ball joint question I want to thank everyone for all of the replies. It looks like Moog got the most votes for quality so I will be going with them. Also a huge bonus that they are American made. Once again thanks for all of the replies.

10-02-2016, 09:17 PM	#10
Jeff's bowtie's Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kearneysville Wv Posts: 3,937	Re: Ball joint question I can tell you summit racing sells moog brand for half the price compared to advance auto

10-03-2016, 03:26 PM	#11
berch 69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Boynton bch, FL Posts: 187	Re: Ball joint question I bought moog ball joints from rock auto last week Hecho Mano in America



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