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Old 08-19-2019, 01:43 PM
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Default Rebuilding most/all the front end, need recommendations

I recently acquired a 2004 "Edge" and am starting on the process of catching it up on some deferred maintenance. Many of the suspension items (1 upper and both lower ball joints, one tie rod end) need to be replaced.

I've seen some 10 pc or more kits that come with most of what anybody would need. If I go that route, am I getting quality or is it barely acceptable junk? Even if "barely acceptable," is it actually acceptable for me--I'm going to be a relatively light user. Dump runs, bringing stuff home from Home Depot, occasionally relieving one of the daily drivers when they need a day off for maintenance. That's it. No off roading intended. It is NOT a daily driver.

I want to do this right, but I don't want to outfit it for combat if I'm only planning to send it on milk runs.
Any specific recommendations are humbly appreciated.
If it makes any difference, it's 4WD with torsion bars.
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Old 08-19-2019, 03:20 PM
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Default Re: Rebuilding most/all the front end, need recommendations

Not really much difference between good, better and best, we use moog, made in china but seem to hold up longer than some other brands.
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Old 08-19-2019, 04:02 PM
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Default Re: Rebuilding most/all the front end, need recommendations

So something like this is fine? I’m hesitant just because it’s less than some of the individual parts from Moog.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ENS7GGU..._HNYwDbT54X4PK
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Old 08-20-2019, 04:46 AM
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Default Re: Rebuilding most/all the front end, need recommendations

We've gotten a few flyers from them but havn't ordered their parts.
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