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Valkyrie14 · 10-20-2020, 06:31 PM

Need to replace outer tie rod. Moog, AC Delco, Dorman, Mevotech?

Daily driver, but I drive like I am being chased. I live up north so road salt is real, and roads can be rough.

Looking for some differences, or preferences.

InFiD3ViL · 10-20-2020, 07:38 PM

I haven't needed to replace mine yet, but I can't think of any reason not to go with AC Delco above any of those other brands you listed.

Valkyrie14 · 10-20-2020, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

I haven't needed to replace mine yet, but I can't think of any reason not to go with AC Delco above any of those other brands you listed.

One reason is they aren’t available on Summit for 2 weeks.

InFiD3ViL · 10-20-2020, 08:02 PM

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One reason is they aren’t available on Summit for 2 weeks.

Ohhhh. Yep, that's a reason. I assume you have looked elsewhere? Personally, I avoid anything made by Dorman if at all possible. They have a track record of making garbage. I haven't heard of Mevotech, but I have heard of Moog and used their parts on other cars with success.

Being you daily your car and cannot have any downtime then you may have to bite the bullet and go with a possibly 'lesser' brand. But if it's possible to drive something else for 2 weeks then I would wait for the AC Delco. I would wait for some other folks to chime in that have used these parts and see what they say.

Valkyrie14 · 10-20-2020, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Ohhhh. Yep, that's a reason. I assume you have looked elsewhere? Personally, I avoid anything made by Dorman if at all possible. They have a track record of making garbage. I haven't heard of Mevotech, but I have heard of Moog and used their parts on other cars with success.

Being you daily your car and cannot have any downtime then you may have to bite the bullet and go with a possibly 'lesser' brand. But if it's possible to drive something else for 2 weeks then I would wait for the AC Delco. I would wait for some other folks to chime in that have used these parts and see what they say.

Found it on Car ID they claim it is in stock. They don’t list ship time till you purchase.

InFiD3ViL · 10-20-2020, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Valkyrie14

Found it on Car ID they claim it is in stock. They don’t list ship time till you purchase.

Anything I have ever ordered from CarID has always taken a week exactly. I am in FL and I don't know their location, so maybe that is a factor. Do they offer any expedited shipping options?

I bought my Slotted/drilled rotor brake kit and my exhaust from them, so maybe it was due to package size/weight.

Valkyrie14 · 10-20-2020, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Anything I have ever ordered from CarID has always taken a week exactly. I am in FL and I don't know their location, so maybe that is a factor. Do they offer any expedited shipping options?

I bought my Slotted/drilled rotor brake kit and my exhaust from them, so maybe it was due to package size/weight.

I just took standard shipping. I will get a shipping notice in the morning. That will be okay, timing of this is actually good. I need new tires also so I will do the alignment when I get my tires on.

oldman14ss · 10-20-2020, 11:26 PM

I have used all moog parts on numerous cars with no problems. last car was my 4th gen tie rods.

10-20-2020, 06:31 PM	#1
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	Best Tie Rods Need to replace outer tie rod. Moog, AC Delco, Dorman, Mevotech? Daily driver, but I drive like I am being chased. I live up north so road salt is real, and roads can be rough. Looking for some differences, or preferences. __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

10-20-2020, 07:38 PM	#2
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,574	I haven't needed to replace mine yet, but I can't think of any reason not to go with AC Delco above any of those other brands you listed. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

10-20-2020, 11:26 PM	#8
oldman14ss Drives: 2014 1ss camaro Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: missouri Posts: 705	I have used all moog parts on numerous cars with no problems. last car was my 4th gen tie rods.