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MOOG DS1238 Tie Rod End (Drag Link)


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All the stuff from Amazon Warehouse says it's used. What it means is the packaging might be ripped, it may have a scratch, overstock merchandise, etc. I've bought a lot of stuff there and it was all brand new. Even got a pair of Truck-lite LED headlights there that were perfect in every way; $60/ea.

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All the stuff from Amazon Warehouse says it's used. What it means is the packaging might be ripped, it may have a scratch, overstock merchandise, etc. I've bought a lot of stuff there and it was all brand new. Even got a pair of Truck-lite LED headlights there that were perfect in every way; $60/ea.

I also bought new parts that were labeled as used , no issues either .

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The only time I got a bad deal from Amazon Warehouse was a SSD that had clearly been crushed between the rollers of the warehouse's conveyor system. They just did not check it thoroughly enough and happily exchanged it for me.

 

This though, I added it to my cart last night and then fell asleep before making the purchase. Out of stock now!

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The ZJ drag link is slightly longer and bent slightly differently, but will work on MJs - I have one on mine now. To center the steering wheel I had a problem with the R and L TRE's bumping into each other inside the threaded coupling and had to grind some off each one to get the wheel aligned. Thickness is the same, so there's really no advantage using the ZJ V8 drag link that I can see.

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I have to ask. Is MOOG REALLY that much better than the generic brands? I've been reading that MOOGs quality is going down hill. I ask because upon rebuilding this set of axles I want to go ahead and replace the steering components and replacing them all with MOOG is gonna set me back a good chunk...

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Yes, we have all been reading that also about MOOG quality - may be true or not. It's mostly posted by people who are expressing their opinions, and offer no proof. MOOG is still part of Federal Mogul, a company with a long and honorable history. I'm sure some (most ?) of their stuff is outsourced overseas because they can't make a profit by manufacturing in the good ol' USA nowadays. Hopefully MOOG is enforcing their QC standards on their overseas suppliers.

 

I always prefer genuine NOS parts from Mopar. Picked up a set NOS of Mopar motor motor mounts not too long ago, and they were manufactured by MOOG with their own p/n's stamped on. Maybe those days are over now. Many genuine Mopar parts are now stamped made in China. The HO Mopar ignition coil comes to mind. 

 

I still use OEM or MOOG stuff and have never had a problem - yet. So to me MOOG parts are still worth the extra $$ you might have to pay for them.

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There definitely is a difference in quality between Moog and the discount junk.  That said, is it good value with the price difference?  I don't know, but for harder to change parts I feel it is worth it to avoid having to do a job again sooner.

 

There isn't any reason that parts made in Chindia can't be good, but it is up to the manufacturer to actually have and enforce QC standards.

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