MSTR X

Have been following the current threads on suspension/steering rebuilds as I'm doing these this spring.

Both threads appear to be using Moog steering components (as am I), but I notice in the pics that one poster has the grease nipples in the tie rod ends, while the other doesn't. Is this just a matter of the one build isn't complete and will install later, or do some of you choose to not install them? I purchased control arms from a member with installed ball joints to the steering knuckle, and these have nipples in them, so should I put them in my new tie rod ends, or is it strickly a matter of choice? Sorry for the dumb question. I did search, but I'm thinking the question is dumb enough to not warrant anything in the archives.

Vashner

It's a good question. What does the install manual say to do? I would think if you can put a nip on do it.

Scott1982

Not all of the aftermarket parts have them....
Scott

90turbo1

exactly when you buy ball joints and such, there is usually premium line and a standard line.

most ball joint, tie rods and such whenI buy them I opt for the premium and I have gotten a grease fitting with them about 95 % of the time. if possible i would try to get the ones with grease fittings in them (because I am very into knowing that they are well greased on my cars) but dont think you would have any problems with non greasable ones either.

impulsive-rx7

iTrader: (2)

Well if you are talking about my thread... I have the Moog tie rod ends and ball joints. They all came with the grease fittings, I just have not installed them yet because I'm still working on the brakes.

MSTR X

Thanks, that's what I suspected, but thought I'd check. I'll install mine too.

85rotarypower

How much do the Moog tie rod ends and ball joints usually go for? I ask because I have always used Spicer parts and with the premium line they have grease fittings in them and are still reasonably priced. I think my Spicer inner and outter tie rod ends ended up coming to about $20 a piece from rockauto.

MSTR X

Moog outer ends $1.00 more than Spicer, inners are $0.50 more each. they include grease nipples as well.