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    OE replacement parts

    I was wondering... How good are Dorman UCAs compared to Raybestos or Mevotech? There's a big difference in price on RockAuto.

    (I'm not looking at JBAs, so don't even try it! LOL)
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    A new UCA regardless will be better than an old worn out one.
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    I'd run Dorman before Mevotech... but if Dorman weren't available and Mevotech were, i'd run them and not be worried either.

    So basically, get any of those brands and don't sweat it.

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    I've got the JBA ones on my KJ and love them. Worth the money so I can replace just the ball joints. And they're red.

    I'd go Dorman as well out of those choices. But I wouldn't be surprised if they all come from the same plant.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HoosierJeeper View Post
    I've got the JBA ones on my KJ and love them. Worth the money so I can replace just the ball joints. And they're red.

    I'd go Dorman as well out of those choices. But I wouldn't be surprised if they all come from the same plant.
    I can paint the Dormans red...
    2007 Commander Overland / 4" SuperLift / 285/70R17 Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx / Rusty's adjustable rear UCAs / Carolina Driveline front drive shaft / Flashpaq / DRLs & Tilting Mirrors / Autolite Iridiums / Cobra 29LX Chrome LE CB & Firestik antenna / Rear fog lights / Mopar Grille Guard with HID driving lights
    "4 wheel drive does not mean 4 wheel stop!" -Lee Goldberg, WABC TV weatherman

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    To me, Dorman is not the best replacement but not the worst either.

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    Quote Originally Posted by andjon2 View Post
    To me, Dorman is not the best replacement but not the worst either.
    Yeah, Dorman is right in the middle.

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