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Old 10-19-2016, 03:36 AM
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I've gone through at least 4 end links. Last moog replacement passenger side lasted less than 1000 miles.
Rear struts were replaced with new bilsteins a while back but the end links still keep breaking.
New bushings made no difference.. Still snapping end links like twigs.
I'll now try oem links but im wondering if something else is the problem.
 
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Old 10-19-2016, 03:57 AM
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I just ordered an oem link.
At double the price i hope it lasts at least 2000 miles.. lol
 
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Old 10-22-2016, 09:47 AM
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It should Moog has been having a problem with there links. There a number of posts on this problem.
 
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Old 10-23-2016, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by iownme
I've gone through at least 4 end links. Last moog replacement passenger side lasted less than 1000 miles.
Rear struts were replaced with new bilsteins a while back but the end links still keep breaking.
New bushings made no difference.. Still snapping end links like twigs.
I'll now try oem links but im wondering if something else is the problem.
Interesting, as I've had the same problem. Purchased two Moog parts from Rock Auto, as well as new Bilsteins. Prior to a recent road trip shop found passenger side end link had separated (less than 1000 miles). Replaced with a Lemforder part. I'm past return window with Rock Auto; have emailed Moog but not had a reply.
 
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Old 10-26-2016, 07:29 AM
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Looks like our friends across the pond are having the same problem.

 
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Old 10-26-2016, 11:36 AM
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I have had the same issue with my rear MOOG end links, I am on mu third set, and so far these are holding up but it has only been 2000 miles. I contacted Moog by phone and they informed me if I continue to have this problem them they want to inspect my broken links to find out why this is happening. I would recommend anyone having the same issue to contact them as well so they can find out what is happening and get this issue resolved.
 

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