Front suspension question - cost

[George R]

I stopped at Napa yesterday to price a replacement lower ball joint for my 69 Dart. Car has 10" drum brakes. They want $102 for it. Does that sound right? Is there any other venues to obtain a ball joint?
I didn't order it because it sounded too high to me, but he can get it in 1 day if I decide to get it. I realize that it is a pretty big piece, but I just felt it was too expensive.
Any thoughts?

Thanks,
George

 

[RedFish]

These lower ball joints are left and right spacific and should cost around 40.00 each.

 

[scamp340]

I remember paying about $80.00 25 years ago for lower ball joints.

 

[64dartwagon]

$138 for a pair here. http://www.justsuspension.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=92

Usually cheaper when you pick up a front end kit. That way you only take apart the front end once and be done with it.

 

[damnimcooltom]

I just about died when I bought my first ball joints for the 70 Swinger back in 1989. They're crazy expensive. It's another reason I swap to the big bolt pattern stuff. You can pick up all four ball joints for $50-$60.

It looks like Autozone has their "Duralast" brand listed at $73 each. Napa shows $114 each.

 

[6pk2goDemon]

If you want Moog ball joints they'll run you about $98 each. Moog is more expensive but I feel the best on the market for suspension components. You'll only have to replace them once.

Part # K787 for left side and K785 for right.