Are moog tie rod ends still worth the extra money??

[Silent viewer]

I went through the tie rod deal on my 442 6 or 7 years ago when Moog parts were still American made and I was told that they are the only way to go. Today everything that I read says that moog parts are now made over seas which makes me question how are they any better than any other life time warrantee tie rod end? there is literally a 10 dollar a piece difference in price per tie rod end between most house brands and the moog tie rod ends at most parts stores. That adds up to 40 plus tax which is enough for me to order a pair of name brand tie rod adjusters and still spend the same amount of money as just the moog tie rod ends alone. Honestly what am I gaining paying the extra cash? I have seen stock tie rods on g bodies that I have owned /parted out or helped build that have 150k on stock tie rods that are not moog.

 

[lilbowtie]

I think you answered your own question.

 

[pontiacgp]

moog is no longer moog...but many moog parts are made in the US or Canada

http://www.fmmotorparts.com/fmstorefront/

 

[jeremyandthemonte]

okay going off this thread what is the best tie rods you can buy now which are made in the usa or canada

 

[pontiacgp]

I would go with moog problem solvers

 

[Silent viewer]

explain why?? how are they any better than any other tie rod if they are likely made in the same over seas factory? Anyone can say I would go with anything, I am looking for a good reason why they are any better than others?

 

[Bonnewagon]

I can't speak for anything new because any car I rebuilt I've used only MOOG and never had to redo anything. I also would be interested to know if they are still as bulletproof as before.

 

[Pontiac455]

I am a Red Seal Automotive Technician and install front end parts on a daily basis. Moog is garbage they don't last anytime. Had a chev silverado, customer had his own parts, 2 lower ball joints that were moog. I installed them and told him they went gonna last. He was back last week, got 3 months outa them. I been having most luck with Spicer parts. Other stuff to stay away from is Mevotec, chassis pro made by Trans bec.

 

[Pontiac455]

Mark buddy U are right they used to be buillet proof up until about 8 or so years ago.

 

[pontiacgp]

explain why?? how are they any better than any other tie rod if they are likely made in the same over seas factory? Anyone can say I would go with anything, I am looking for a good reason why they are any better than others?

the tie rods I have are moog and stamped made in US, the center link I have is a moog and stamped made in US...that is why
if you use spicer do not use their service grade