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Old Jul 26, 2019
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what is a good ball joint?

I have a 2003 Civic 2 door LX and I replaced my struts, ball joints, and tie-rods last summer. Now my control arm bushings are shot and my ball joints are shot again. I plan to replace the control arm bushings with the neoprene bushings but the ball joints I am not sure what to get. I would like to get something extra beefy so I am not replacing them every year. I live on a dirt road so that probably contributes to my suspension wearing faster. Any suggestions?
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Re: what is a good ball joint?

Moog have always been good for me. OEM ball joints are always an option too. Online has the best price.
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Re: what is a good ball joint?

I tried the MOOG ball joints last time and they only lasted 11 months. I am wondering if my control arm bushings being shot wore out the ball joints prematurely. I haven’t found any that claim to OE grade and none from Honda.
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Re: what is a good ball joint?

Yes if your LCA bushings are shot that could cause the ball joints to wear faster.
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