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Moog Parts and Upgrades Your Car Will Need in 2023

14 min read October 27, 2022 Roger Craig
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Moog is a worldwide known vehicle parts manufacturer established in 1937. Since before the aftermarket parts became widely manufactured and bought, the Moog team recognized the importance of creating vehicle parts that could outperform OE constructions and designs. Through the decades Moog achieved the place of a company that researches mistakes and problems caused by factory vehicle parts and manufactures their own versions of these parts enhanced and improved, and rescued from the chance to repeat the same problems. 

Why is Moog a leading car parts manufacturer? 

Moog focuses on innovation and improvement. As of today, the company holds almost fifty patents that help professional and casual drivers improve their vehicles’ performance, safety, and time of service. Hundred years of service have proven Moog to be a choice of professional drivers when they need high-quality parts to win tournaments. This is why Moog works tightly with NASCAR and professional racers, with more than fifty-five years of partnership.

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Moog is a leading manufacturer of aftermarket car parts with almost nine hundred applications. Each model offers innovative solutions and exceeds the standards set by competitors. As of 2022, Moog offers four main categories of aftermarket car parts: Suspension, Steering, Wheels End, and Drive Line. Let’s look closely at the products available in these categories. 

Suspension Upgrades by Moog

High-quality suspension system parts are necessary for ultimate controllability, performance, and safety during driving. A good suspension system reduces the amount of fuel consumed, increases tire time of service, and improves an engine’s health. Moog offers a wide range of suspension aftermarket parts that exceed factory standards and increase any vehicle’s power, performance, and controllability. 

Moog Coil Springs: comfortable handling and height

Moog offers high-quality, durable coil springs chosen by professional drivers and mechanics as the best upgrade from factory parts. These coil springs restore original height and improve handling and stability. 

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MOOG CC824 Coil Spring Set

You can choose between three main types of Moog Coil Springs. 

Moog Constant Rate Springs are strong but will let your vehicle go down under the heavy load and come back after the release. 

Moog Variable Rate Springs have a special compression feature, which allows them to become stiffer under heavy load to maintain relatively the same height. This model has a vinyl coating applied, which extends the service time, and protects the material from corrosion.

Moog Cargo Coil Springs are designed for increased load and heavy duty. This model is perfect for ambulance conversions, campers, snow plows, commercial, construction, and towing vehicles. Moog Cargo Coil Springs provide additional load rating, support, and stability to your vehicle even under heavy pressure.

  • A special coating is applied to the Moog Coil Springs to completely protect the material from corrosion, rust, and physical damage.
  • The material used to manufacture Moog Springs is of high quality and provides maximum strength and durability.
  • Safety is the main advantage you’ll get with these models, as well as a smooth, comfortable ride.

Complete Strut Assemblies by Moog

Vehicle enthusiasts that want to conveniently upgrade full strut assemblies in their vehicle can choose these super-powerful and strong models by Moog. All models are manufactured with long-lasting, durable, and comfortable service in mind. The team engineered and designed these Strut Assemblies to provide improved driving dynamics, controllability, and smooth feeling. The installation is easy and quick and can be performed even by DIY car enthusiasts, although we highly recommend performing replacing in the car service.

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MOOG ST8601L Complete Strut Assembly
  • Moog Complete Strut Assemblies are manufactured with multiple innovative ideas patented by the company, this is why these upgrades outperform any other presented on the market.
  • Spring Top Plate has undergone multiple tests to prove its ultimate durability and smoothness of operation.
  • Micro-cellular Polyurethane Jounce Bumper patented by Moog performs significant absorption of different road impacts. It also allows for better noise cancellation, providing everyone in the vehicle with a smooth, comfortable, and quiet ride.
  • The spring is coated with a highly resistant finish to protect the material from wearing out and corrosion.
  • This upgrade also presents another patented Triple Piston Rod Seal design by Moog. This triple design works like this. The outer Wiper Seal protects the main seal from contaminants by cleaning the piston rod. Main Seal is then designed with twin seal lips, which significantly improves performance. PTFE Buffer Seal Inside then absorbs high-pressure spikes of the fluid that can happen on complicated terrains.
  • Piston Rod is polished and covered with a hard chrome finish.

Suspension Alignment Parts by Moog

The company offers a wide range of parts and tools for suspension alignment used by professional racers, car mechanics, and urban drivers. Here’s what Moog offers for purchase in the Alignment Parts category.

Moog Alignment Parts
MOOG Alignment Parts
  • Adjustable Ball Joints, Bushings, Bolts, and Cams to perform highly precise adjustments.
  • Cam Plate Adjusting Plates to significantly reduce the complication of the process.
  • Control Arm Shafts and Mounts are also available for purchase.
  • Rear Contact Shims for additional accuracy. 

Moog Strut Mounts: durable and reliable suspension part

The company focused on noise suspension and high-performance ratings with these Strut Mounts. During the initial stages of designing these parts, the Moog team also recognized some common installation problems and enhanced the construction to overcome them. 

Moog Strut Mounts
MOOG Strut Mounts
  • Strut Mounts by Moog offer rubber-to-steel bonding of the highest quality that provides maximum durability.
  • Steel Bearing Races come with High Polish Chrome Steel, which makes them immune to deterioration and corrosion.
  • The team used innovative ideas to make Strut Mounts reliable, durable, resistant to destruction, and safe for any driving style. 

Sway Bar and Stabilizer Links by Moog

These chassis-suspension parts are chosen by many NASCAR racers, professional car mechanics, and knowledgeable DIY vehicle enthusiasts as the best replacements for OEM parts. 

Moog offers three types of Sway Bar Links.

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MOOG socketstyle sway bar

Socket Style Sway Bar Link is manufactured from strong steel composition. Metal Gusher Bearing in this model is patented by Moog, powder-coated, and bears the name of Problem Solver. It is designed to allow the grease to flow through the bearing to the stud, which significantly reduces friction. It positively affects overall stability and strength. The boot is sealed and protected from any external contamination. The socket is designed to be greasable, which means that the new lubricant can flush any dirt away, protecting the part from corrosion.

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MOOG boltstyle sway bar links

Bolt Style Sway Bar Link is designed by Moog for a completely hassle-free installation. This model offers a unique style of bushings, they are molded, which centers them and facilitates installation. This model also provides a one-inch barrel lock nut, which can be threaded without a problem.

Hybrid Style Sway Bar Link is manufactured with Thermoplastic Polyurethane Bushings instead of the common rubber. They center the coated washers and hold them in place, facilitating the installation process. This design provides excellent durability and strength, which exceeds the ratings of the factory Sway Bar Links. 

  • Sway Bar Links by Moog are designed to last a lifetime of your vehicle.
  • These suspension upgrades are created to be installed quickly and easily. 
  • The material used to create these upgrades is forged and hardened, to provide a lifetime, extended service. 

Solid Sway Bar Kits by Moog

These kits are designed to be a much better alternative to common, hollow, OE sway bars. Solid Sway Bar Kits by Moog improve handling and provide better durability to the suspension system.

  • These Moog Kits are manufactured from solid forged steel, which ensures that the upgrade serves the lifetime of your vehicle and reduces the chance of breakage. 
  • The hollow design in the common OE sway bars has rusted welds. Moog deals with this problem, by redefining the standards and introducing solid design.
  • The kit includes synthetic bushings with fabric linings. 
  • Black E-coating provides maximum resistance and durability against wear-off and corrosion.
  • Each product undergoes complete and rigorous testing before being sold to the customer.

Neoprene Rubber and Polyurethane Suspension Bushings by Moog

These bushings are world-widely used by professional car mechanics and racers as high-quality upgrades from OE parts. 

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MOOG bushings

The main Moog Bushing model offers durable, long-lasting construction that can help your suspension system to absorb a significant amount of load. Moog designed these Bushings to be durable and resistant to physical damage like splitting, cracking, or discoloring. Moog Bushings resist contamination and reduce noise amounts.

Sway Bar Bushings with Synthetic Fabric Liners are manufactured from natural rubber materials with the addition of synthetic fabric liners that provide a quiet, comfortable performance. Such a design eliminates any need to lubricate the bushing. This model is available for most vehicle makes and models.

Control Arms by Moog: upper and lower applications

Moog focuses on constantly improving the suspension system strength and performance, and one of the main types of upgrades they offer to customers is Control Arms replacements. As of 2022, the Moog team offers two models to purchase.

Premium Control Arms by Moog offers enhanced structural strength and high-performance ratings compared to OE parts. 

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MOOG Premium Control Arms
  • Premium Control Arms come with carbon fiber bearings and induction-hardened studs to provide additional strength, reduced socket friction, and an overall longer socket life.
  • Studs are manufactured utilizing an induction hardening process to maximize durability and strength. 
  • Socket is designed to be greasable, which makes it possible for new lubricants to flush away dirt, and prolong the service without corrosion and deterioration.
  • Dust boot seal is installed to protect the part from contaminants that can cause deterioration. 
  • Metal surfaces are covered by protective coatings to protect the product from the deterioration that can be caused by moisture, salt, and dirt. 

High Utilization Control Arms by Moog is designed for heavy-duty vehicles and demanding road conditions. 

  • Gusher Bearings in this model is manufactured in a metal-to-metal design patented by Moog and called Problem Solver. This design allows grease to easily flow through the surface of the bearings, which reduces friction and extends its lifetime.
  • Greasable Sockets reduce the chance of corrosion taking over by implementing new lubricant when needed.
  • Dust Boot Shield protects sockets and other parts from dirt, moisture, and other particles that can cause damage or deterioration.
  • High Utilization Control Arms provide quiet performance by successfully absorbing impacts and reducing noise. 

Ball Joints by Moog

These suspension ball joints, chosen by worldwide vehicle technicians, offer a long-lasting service, smooth performance, and a wide range of fitment for most vehicle makes and models. 

  • Ball Joints by Moog are manufactured with Premium Sealed Boots, Grease Release Valves, Full-Ball Hardened Studs with Grease Grooves, one-piece forged housings, Belleville Washers, and high-quality Cover Plates.
  • All of the above parts work together to protect the Ball Joint from contamination, deterioration, and corrosion and ensure smooth excellent performance. 

Moog Steering System Upgrades

NASCAR professional racers and even simple vehicle owners all around the world trust Moog to upgrade their old Steering System parts to new, enhanced products that offer innovative solutions and smoother, more powerful performance.

Pre-assembled Complete Steering Linkages by Moog

Some upgrades and customizations are so detailed and focused, that a lot of time and effort has to be spent in order for a successful installation. Steering Linkage upgrade is one example, but Moog took care of this hassle by manufacturing a complete Pre-assembled Steering Linkage kit. 

MOOG Complete Preassembled Steering Linkage
  • The Moog Steering Linkage is manufactured from materials of the highest and strongest quality. 
  • Greasable design and Gusher Bearing Moog Technology improve the performance and resistance of the Steering Linkage.
  • Cover Plate has a pressed-in design and comes with a Belleville washer, which allows for a perfect preload, consistent torque of the socket, and an extended time of service.
  • Although pre-assembled complete Steering Linkage offers a lot of innovative ideas different from OE parts, it is still compatible with most vehicle makes and models.

Tie Rod Ends by Moog

This Tie Rod End steering upgrade offers long-lasting forged steel composition, and a metal powder-coated gusher bearing that provides excellent performance and smooth operation. The cover plate design is manufactured using a patented pressed-in design that positively affects the time of service of the part. A greasable socket is designed to protect the tie rod end from deterioration and contamination to the maximum.

Steering Stabilizers by Moog

Steering shimmy and vibration will be non-existent with these amazing Steering Stabilizers by Moog compatible with most vehicle makes and models.

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  • Moog’s Steering Stabilizers provide you with safe and smooth steering performance.
  • These upgrades are manufactured in larger bore diameters to remove steering oscillation, while the tighter valving ensures greater controllability. 
  • This model offers a premium patented Moog design that significantly increases the time of service even under harsh driving conditions. 

Center and Drag Links by Moog

Moog designed these Center and Drag Links to restore the original, new feeling of the steering response, and increase comfort and performance even under the most demanding situations.

MOOG center drag links product detail
  • Sockets are designed with greasable surfaces which allow new lubricant to flush all the dirt and particles away, which significantly reduces the chance of deterioration.
  • Cover Plate is designed using a patented Problem Solver pressed-in technology, which extends the time of service of the Link.
  • Metal Gusher Bearing is covered with a powder-coating and allows grease to cover the surface between the stud and bearing which improves strength and reduces friction.
  • High-quality forged steel is used to manufacture Moog’s Center and Drag Links.

Idler, Steering Idler, and Pitman Arms by Moog

These steering upgrades are among other important replacements that will significantly improve your vehicle’s performance compared to OE parts. These Moog upgrades offer the same patented advantages that all other upgrades have. Among the most important are durable strong steel material, powder-coated metal gusher, cover plate with a pressed-in design, and a greasable socket. 

Moog K6251T Steering Idler Arm

Wheel End Upgrades by Moog

The first important upgrade from this category is a Complete Knuckle Assembly, manufactured in a convenient design that saves at least an hour of installation. The kit comes with an excellent lineup of premium included parts. Among the most important are E-coated Knuckle and Backing Plate, Wheel Hub with Studs, Axle Nuts, and Bearing by the National team. This is a durable, reliable, and powerful upgrade that will significantly improve the performance and comfort of your vehicle.

Moog CKA Expanded Coverage Asset

Another significant and important upgrade recommended by professional mechanics throughout the world is a Hub Assembly manufactured by Moog. Safety and reliability are the main focus when it comes to creating Hun Assemblies, so Moog’s team uses the best materials and implements the best innovative ideas. These upgrades allow the drivers safely ride through the most demanding roads and terrains. Hub Assemblies by Moog are resistant to high temperatures, moisture, contaminants, and extreme stress. 

enhanced hub assembly detailed

This model comes with Abrasion Resistant ABS Cord, Seal with Four Layers, ABS Shield Socket Connection manufactured using a molding process, Protective Coating on the Wheels Stud, Inboard Seal with a Quad Lip, Molded Grommet, and Primary and Grime Defense Outboard Seals. 

Hub Assemblies for heavy-duty, commercial, and older vehicles are also available.

Driveline Upgrades by Moog

Professional drivers that participate in NASCAR competitions, heavy-duty vehicle owners, business drivers, and even DIY vehicle enthusiasts choose these Driveline Upgrades to significantly improve the performance and controllability of their vehicles.

Universal Joints and Precision U-joints by Moog

This sub-category provides customers with high-quality Joints for all vehicle makes and models, and Driveline types. You can purchase Anti-Galvanic Universal Joints, Heavy Duty Universal Joints for hard-working vehicles, Super Strength Universal Joints for competitive, racing, and performance cars, and Premium Universal Joints compatible with most vehicle manufacturers. 

MOOG super strength universal joints

Driveline Couplers by Moog

Moog Couplers are manufactured to significantly reduce vibration and noise, and improve the quality and comfort of your ride, while also canceling harshness and noise. These couplers are manufactured from premium-quality rubber reinforced with 66-nylon wire. 

Drive Shaft Coupler Rear Moog 673

Agricultural U-joints and PTO U Joints

Workplace and agricultural vehicles also require high-quality U Joints, so Moog took care of the demand and released these products worldwide. These U joints provide the maximum power, strength, and reliability required under heavy-duty stress.

moog pto ag