Upper Control Arm, bushings and Upper & Lower ball joint Recommendations?

[rklewis1005]

1970 Dodge Charger SEw/383HP and Auto

Mine are putted/rusted so looking for recommendations or warnings for Upper Control Arms. Want the OEM look - not tubular.

Also need Lower Ball Joint recommendations / warnings.

So many to choose from and appreciate info from real people using them on real cars. Just for cruising not building a drag car.

Thanks in advance
Ross

 

[mobileparts]

If you would like to go with the very best Quality in the year 2025,
P.M. me , as per forum rules, if interested......
Yours, Craig........

 

[davek]

Was told Moog is crap now FYI

 

[snakeoil24]

All are crap

 

[rklewis1005]

All are crap

Got it so clean and paint my originals. What about bushings / ball joints?

 

[mobileparts]

See your P.M.....Craig....

 

[snakeoil24]

To clarify the ball joints are all crap with Moog now being made in Mexico and soon to move to China

 

[rklewis1005]

To clarify the ball joints are all crap with Moog now being made in Mexico and soon to move to China

Is that based on experience or where they're manufactured?

 

[snakeoil24]

Experience they don't last

 

[davek]

I heard someone on the site said AC Delco was still good. Bushings I havent heard complaints.

 

[hunt2elk]

Since Moog went to hell a few years ago, I switched to Proforged stuff, and knock on wood, it has been good. That said, if Craig can get you some USA made pieces, I would go that route.

 

[Runner 68]

X2 for Proforged these days.

 

[mobileparts]

I just Googled ProForged to see where they are made ( you can do it , also ...)
It is indicated India , Turkey , China , and Taiwan..... ( check it out ... )

Are those four cities in Michigan ???? ( I doubt it .... )

 

[dvw]

Who has an actual early Mopar that has used Moog ball joints or bushings that has failed? I have not.
Doug

 

[snakeoil24]

Failure? Or do you mean tolerances changing too quickly?

 

[jag_mopar]

In my experience, the boots deteriorate rather quickly, unfortunately.

 

[themechanic]

It's been discussed since at least 2013. See this thread.

Opinions on front suspension upgrades I know u got em

Ok so as I get the old girl sorted out drive train wise I am finding the fron suspension is well down right scarry. I know my torsion bars are set to maximum so I need to get the front end off them and onto the new shocks I put on. But beyond this it looks like the original parts. Sooooo I see...

www.forbbodiesonly.com

 

[rklewis1005]

It's been discussed since at least 2013. See this thread.

http://[URL]https://www.forbbodieso...grades-i-know-u-got-em.170289/#post-911221116

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I've read that, just wanted to get recent opinions. Do you agree Torsion bars should be replaced? Mine are.original, seem fine, and the car hasn't been moved since 1985

 

[themechanic]

I've read that, just wanted to get recent opinions. Do you agree Torsion bars should be replaced? Mine are.original, seem fine, and the car hasn't been moved since 1985

Mine are original and work great. Don't fix it if it ain't broken.

 

[WileE]

No need to change T-bars. See Craig at mobileparts ^^