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The lower ball joints are easily replaceable with the proper tools. I get the Master Pro lower ball joints for your truck from O'reilly's with my commercial account for $26.08 each and the Moog lower for $49.65Can you replace the ball joint on an OEM lower control arm??? I have a 2014 1500 4x4 regular cab truck. Thanks in advance!!!
Awesome, that's what we thought.... dealership wanted $2,000 to replace whole lower control arm, but my mechanic is only gonna charge me $250 to replace the ball joint. Talk about dealership rip off, $605 for the lower control arm itself!!!!The lower ball joints are easily replaceable with the proper tools. I get the Master Pro lower ball joints for your truck from O'reilly's with my commercial account for $26.08 each and the Moog lower for $49.65
The lower control arms are a tad steep. I'm a dealership tech and have been for 22+ years. If you have a good mechanic that is affordable I always recommend to stick with what works for you and your budget.Awesome, that's what we thought.... dealership wanted $2,000 to replace whole lower control arm, but my mechanic is only gonna charge me $250 to replace the ball joint. Talk about dealership rip off, $605 for the lower control arm itself!!!!
Thanks for the reply!!!!
If you are on a tight budget check out the kits from Detroit Axle on Amazon. I have installed plenty of their kits on my customers trucks when they were in a pinch and I have never had a single problem with them. My daily driver has a Detroit Axle kit under the front right now with 92,000 miles on their parts without a single issue.Can you replace the ball joint on an OEM lower control arm??? I have a 2014 1500 4x4 regular cab truck. Thanks in advance!!!
Are they made in USA ? If not, do you know replacements for the lowers front control arms that are made in USA ?If you are on a tight budget check out the kits from Detroit Axle on Amazon. I have installed plenty of their kits on my customers trucks when they were in a pinch and I have never had a single problem with them. My daily driver has a Detroit Axle kit under the front right now with 92,000 miles on their parts without a single issue.
Detroit Axle is a global supplier and sources parts from all over the worldAre they made in USA ? If not, do you know replacements for the lowers front control arms that are made in USA ?
Do the arms have a made in where? stamped in them ?Detroit Axle is a global supplier and sources parts from all over the world
I have used all brands before but the ones I have the most miles on in my daily driver and some of my customers trucks are the Master Pro line from O'reilly's. They have been solid parts.Do the arms have a made in where? stamped in them ?
Mevotech have Made in China ones.
I think the factory ones are made in Mexico. I don't need front lowers for now but eventually i will.
I'm tyring to see if i need to pay $600 for stockers or go aftermarket, but if aftermarket i'll like something made here. i won't pay for made in China control arms so the stockers will do. Don't know any other lower than can go past the 100k miles. I've been down this road with my Tacos and have no plans to do the same mistakes from the past. I've tried Napa, Moog and Mevocrap. None lasted not even 1/4 of what the stock Toyota arms will hold. For what've seen around people replacing the BJ's with Moogs are changing them sbortly after again. My stockers have 106k miles and they're still kicking **** without an single issue, knocking on wood.
Detroit Axle is a global supplier and sources parts from all over the world
One time I bought a belt tensioner for my 06 hemi at Canadian Tire. It was the cheapest available and it was exactly like the OEM part I removed. Continental box. Made in Canada. I couldn't believe it!For sure on that and unfortunately you never know. As much as I hate doorman, I've bought doorman stuff to find OEM parts in the box. Same with some Napa and CarQuest parts.
Awesome, that's what we thought.... dealership wanted $2,000 to replace whole lower control arm, but my mechanic is only gonna charge me $250 to replace the ball joint. Talk about dealership rip off, $605 for the lower control arm itself!!!!
Thanks for the reply!!!!
Yeah, my guy said the CarQuest one had all the same markings & part number on it as the OEM one he pulled off..... said more then likely the same manufacturer.For sure on that and unfortunately you never know. As much as I hate doorman, I've bought doorman stuff to find OEM parts in the box. Same with some Napa and CarQuest parts.