Are ball joints all the same?

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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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Default Are ball joints all the same?

Hey guys my question is this, There are many different manufactures of ball joints, auto zone, napa etc. Each place has a diff price, I'm sure there is aftermarket also haven't checked into that yet. So any recomendations on what brand to go with?
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 01:24 PM
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Default Re: Are ball joints all the same? (91whiteREX)

i believe the correct answer to that would be: "whichever ones are lifetime warranty"..

In reality, there is not a difference i have been able to find.. I just get the lifetime warranty ones so when i need to replace them again, i get them for free.
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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Default Re: Are ball joints all the same? (sanimalp)

Good answer sir!! Cheers!!!!
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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Default Re: Are ball joints all the same? (91whiteREX)

you guys talking about the front upper ball joints right? meaning the control arms, correct?
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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yes we are
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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Default Re: Are ball joints all the same? (91whiteREX)

have you ever tried the camber kits. not the hole adjustable ball joints, but the other camber kits. just wondering, to see how well they are and the differences between them.
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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no i was just gonna put stock stuff back on it
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 07:01 AM
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moog or oem would proably be the best bet. you can find moog ball joints on rock-auto.com
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 07:37 AM
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And Moog is also available at Advance Auto stores.
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