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Old 09-22-2012, 10:58 AM
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Is there a way to beef up the stock suspension on my fx4 so it can handle my 35's better. Something that would last longer than replacement balljoints or tie rod ends? I dont want to do a lift but I would like something tough that stands up to regular driving. not off road
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New oem ball joints and tie rod ends will handle 35s on road for years
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Moog Premium greaseable ball joints and tie rods.
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i was thinking moog, thats for the insight. appreciate it.
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Order them online. Dont buy them from NAPA. I've had good luck buying them through rock auto. I greased mine every 3 months with PTFE based marine grease as they will last longer. I currently have 100k on the ones in my truck with heavy offroading, along with running TSL's, Boggers, V-treads, and many other different tires with out a problem. The uppers are just now showing signs it time to replace. Factory balljoint will not last that long.
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If you do buy them from napa or any crappy auto store make sure you know the part number prior to buying it because I've gone there before and gotten the wrong part by just telling them what I need.



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