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Old Jan 7, 2024 | 10:16 AM
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Mevotech is a "collision" parts company. Good enough to let the next guy fix it. Most of them are stamped steel not aluminum alloy. Maybe you will be the lucky one.
The ones I looked at were aluminum. And the warranty seems good.
Old Jan 7, 2024 | 09:27 PM
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OK deeper research showed that Moog ain't what it used to be. Except for hi prices. Not best warranty

Mevotech said to be made in Canada. No poly bushings. sintered metal, and a + Particularly the Supreme ones & greasable.

Detroit Axle is in there too. So I have what I think, (info wise) if it needs, to try.. I still have to rack it & do full inspection.

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Old Jan 13, 2024 | 12:45 PM
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Finally, somebody believes my Moog opinion. I did that research a few years ago but nobody believes me.
Old Jan 13, 2024 | 08:03 PM
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Finally, somebody believes my Moog opinion. I did that research a few years ago but nobody believes me.
Don- your input was part of the research I found.. So Thanks for that.

Seems my issue is sway bar bushings, & will replace the link bars as well.

Thanks to all who contributed here.
Old Jan 14, 2024 | 07:16 AM
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I posted awhile back about Moog end links not lasting long.
Back in 2021
https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/prob...lunking-64682/
Old Jan 18, 2024 | 02:19 PM
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My two year old Moog links are making noise again, So what is the best link for my FE3 , the Delphi TC5530? I am ready to try another brand.
Old Jan 18, 2024 | 03:32 PM
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The Delphi end links are still nice and quiet.
Old Jan 18, 2024 | 05:10 PM
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Thank you, I will order a set.
Old Jan 19, 2024 | 09:56 PM
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Blue- I read you installed sway bar bushings DRY, What is your logic there ?
Old Jan 20, 2024 | 07:16 AM
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It’s the factory method, the grease will deteriorate the rubber bushings and cause squeaking.



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