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Old 07-29-2021, 04:54 AM
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What kind of ball joints should I use in my 2000 marquis and we're I'd the best place to buy them?
 
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Old 07-30-2021, 04:32 AM
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Rock auto has alot of cheap ball joints are they good and what brand is recommended? Thank you in advance.
 
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Old 08-01-2021, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Josephmorrison
What kind of ball joints should I use in my 2000 marquis and we're I'd the best place to buy them?
Quality suspension parts are a must --
For your 2000 Grand Marquis, Get the best parts from ROCKAUTO.COM. -- Best prices; best selection.
Part numbers:
Front, Upper -- MOOG # K8678
Front, Lower -- MOOG #K8685
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Old 08-01-2021, 09:58 AM
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Thank you. How long does it take to do the upper and lower ball joints? It's been awhile but I've done one before.i can't remember tho if it gave me alot of problems or not.i got all the tools
 
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Old 08-01-2021, 10:15 AM
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I appreciate the help I went to rock auto I got the ball joints and now I decided to do the front brakes on it . I wanna do the pads and rotors. I was gonna do the whole caliper brake kit but there out what kind of pads and rotors should I order from there. There's so much to choose from. And my car is a regular daily driver no upgrades that I know of. I want to get good parts that last so if any experience with theese parts will help decide ty.
 
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Old 08-02-2021, 06:26 AM
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I don't remember how long it took to change the Ball Joints -- I replaced the entire front suspension, and it took a while. ;>
Regarding the Front Brakes -- The high-performance brake parts I used on the famous 95 MERC are no longer available.
For your Daily Driver, avoid the "Economy" choices -- and avoid the CENTRIC brand -- a Centric Brake Hose FAILED -- SCARY !!
I suggest using MOTORCRAFT Brake Pads (if you can find them) -- Best chance is RockAuto or E-bay.
Good luck !!

Right Front Brakes - ACDelco Drilled & Slotted Rotors; Eclipse Calipers; Police Pads; ESI-6 Brake Fluid; Raybestos Hoses.
 
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Old 08-03-2021, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Josephmorrison
Rock auto has alot of cheap ball joints are they good and what brand is recommended? Thank you in advance.
get a ball joint with grease zerks(grease fittings)
 
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What kind of ball joints should I use in my 2000 marquis and we're I'd the best place to buy them?
Part store that has them with grease zerks.
 
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Old 08-04-2021, 06:55 AM
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Default Greaseable Ball Joints

The question was already answered :
RockAuto.com has the correct (greaseable) Ball Joints.
Here are the Part Numbers:
Front, Upper -- MOOG # K8678
Front, Lower -- MOOG # K8685
MOOG "Problem Solver" Ball Joints, Tie Rod Ends, and Idler Arms have grease fittings.
Best results with "LUCAS X-TRA HEAVY DUTY GREASE" -- It doesn't wash out, and it doesn't freeze out !!



 
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