stingraylx1 Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 I ordered 2 pairs of Moog balls joints from RA, are the lower RH and Lower LH identical. I called Moog and they thought they are identical and they have a NA catalog misprint. Upper- Moog K9022 identical pair for LH and RH Lower- Moog K9045, documentation on Moog WS and RA states “ front lower left “ Other suppliers either sell a matched pair but others state lower FR and FL. I have not removed the OE ball joints to compare, are the lower ball joints a identical PN/set? Mevotech Supreme PN MK 9045 is a matched PN set on their WS and on RA. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 27, 2021 Report Share Posted October 27, 2021 Nissan parts numbers makes a distinction between left & right for ''78 and '79 years. This is the '79... 40160-T3060 RH and 40161-T3060 LH Quote Link to comment
klam07 Posted October 28, 2021 Report Share Posted October 28, 2021 (edited) I believe I fell victim to this exact issue lol. Let me see if I can find my rockauto order. Right, so I did order two 'lefts' for my 79... which at the time over a year ago, I want to say just said lower or they only had one side so I assumed it was the same for left and right. Fast forward a bit, I find out that they are in fact different. If you look closely at the 2 holes farthest from the balljoint, theyre a tiny bit offset, like a millimeter or two. The casting is the same but the holes are drilled differently for LH and RH I guess. Anyway, I got an alignment done and it worked out alright but might've been easier had I not overlooked that. heres my hardly scientific proof lol. Edited October 28, 2021 by klam07 1 Quote Link to comment
5t341tH Posted October 28, 2021 Report Share Posted October 28, 2021 dang i just replaced mine too. I wonder if mine are installed right... Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 28, 2021 Report Share Posted October 28, 2021 I assume the bolt holes won't line up with the LCA. In addition the tension rod has to fit diagonally across. Quote Link to comment
stingraylx1 Posted November 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 If anyone has a Moog Front lower right PN I would appreciate it. I called them and they did not know the PN and was discontinued. Otherwise I will RMA the 2 lowers and find a different supplier. Quote Link to comment
stingraylx1 Posted November 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 Update, I cross referenced The Nissan OE PN Mike provided, looks like Moog K9043 is the Front lower right for the 620. MOOG K9043 http://yoyopart.qiniudn.com/2012-4-17-21-2012417102652656.jpg?imageMogr2/thumbnail/237x237 Descripition Brand:MOOG Part Number(s):K9043 ProductName:Ball Joint Cross Interchange Parts Factory Number NISSAN 40160-48W00 NISSAN 40160-48W25 NISSAN 40160-B9500 NISSAN 40160-F1700 NISSAN 40160-T3060 A.B.S. 220197 1 Quote Link to comment
klam07 Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) On 10/28/2021 at 5:37 PM, datzenmike said: I assume the bolt holes won't line up with the LCA. In addition the tension rod has to fit diagonally across. They did line up, but I can't remember if I really struggled to get the bolts through the tension rod > LCA > ball joint. Might've been a tight fit on the right side, but I think theres enough slop to account for the offset holes. And ultimately, the alignment checked out - for a 42 year old truck I was happy lol Actually, I think I had my tension rods loosened as I was reworking the entire front suspension. 720 adjustable tie rods, new center link, ball joints, etc. Thought I had got new bushings for the tension rod but turned out it was the wrong part so I think thats what gave me the wiggle room I needed to get the bolts through Edited November 4, 2021 by klam07 Quote Link to comment
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