Is part number 17989117 on Gmpartsdirect the correct piece i would need to replace a driver side ball joint? That is what it gave me using the catalog so I think it should be.. just checking for sure. Thanks :)
just get an aftermarket one from the parts store. I recommend a TRW brand ball joint.
Shane
Either Moog or TRW are both good... IMO :drinking:
I have a similar questions so instead of starting a new thread I'll just ask here. I replaced my tie rod ends yesterday because I was getting some pull in my steering. All went well with that but while I was doing it I noticed my ball joints need replacing (probably more then my tie rod ends did). I got onto www.rockauto.com and looked to see what they have. Two parts come up. One is a Moog part number K5301 and the other an AC Delco part number 45D2148. The thing I found interesting is the eight digit number in parenthesis after the description (88911642, hmm, looks kind of like a GM part number!?). I looked that part number up on gmpartsdirect.com and it comes up as a "joint kit". I know that as per GM the part number for our ball joint is 17989117 but does anyone know if 88911642 is a joint that is for our cars? Maybe it's an upgrade? Also, how do the AC Delco joints compare with the Moog or TRW joints?
I don't know the GM part number for these. Moog and TRW are as good or better then OEM.
Get a Moog Greasable one
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