So, I'm going ahead with the Cognito Pitman and Idler Arm Supports and have decided to replace my original Pitman and Idler arms while down there.

Is there any advantage, performance or cost, in going with the Moog versus the OEM parts?

I know there are two different 8-bolt support kits, depending on which arms I have installed.

-P.

All of the Cognito kits I've recieved lately work for the fine thread as well as the coarse, so it doesn't make a difference anymore.
http://www.offroadunlimited.com/ProductCart/PC/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=0&idproduct=5256

I would say that Moog might be a little better than factory OEM but I would not spend the extra money if any to do this.

All of the Cognito kits I've recieved lately work for the fine thread as well as the coarse, so it doesn't make a difference anymore.
http://www.offroadunlimited.com/Prod...idproduct=5256


So what's the deal with the kit in the link? My truck is stock, stays on pavement with 40,000 miles and I can tell needs front end parts soon as it is starting to get play in the wheel. Would this kit be the key to longer life or should I just go with OEM?

Cognito steering braces always help factory parts to last longer. Your factory center link has a bend on the end that put a rotating push/pull on your pitman and idler. The Cognito brace kit fixes that factory issue.

http://www.norcaltruck.com/gallery/chevy/35/02.jpg

do a search on Moog here and you'll find a few cases of loose Pitman arms on the steering shaft. I would not use them.

Stick with OEM IMO. Coupled with Cognito's, they will work very good

do a search on Moog here and you'll find a few cases of loose Pitman arms on the steering shaft. I would not use them.

Stick with OEM IMO. Coupled with Cognito's, they will work very good


Good point, I forgot about that. What ever ended up with that? Bad run?

I'm not sure really. I havent followed up on it other then being sure not to use them anymore. That made me nervous..

If anything pops up, post. I have used them before and have not seen any problems here but always nice to know....

Thanks

So, OEM idler/pitman coupled with the Cognito braces it the word then. Thanks for the replies guys.

OEM tie rods recommended or aftermarket?

I would like to know what is going on with the moog stuff also. I put them on about 10,000 ago and am going to replace the pitman arm with an OEM one tomorrow night. IT is all sloppy again and the alignment is off again. I got the Cognito braces this time. I wish I had time to get my money back from moog. I think my moog one is moving on the gearbox shaft. I didn't think it looked right when I installed it and I guess I know why now. :mad:

Got mine coming going to have it on from day 1 hoping to prevent the unnecessary wear.

Anybody use anything other than moog aftermarket parts? Autozone has a duralast pitman arm lifetime waranteed for $68.

Just wondering because I have heard some bad things on moog. And am scared of the price of OEM parts!

If it's like any of Autozone's electrical parts, the lifetime guarantee means that you will be replacing them soon, guranteed.

I think my moog one is moving on the gearbox shaft. I didn't think it looked right when I installed it and I guess I know why now. :mad:

Same problem I had, loose on the steering gear shaft. I haven't had any problems since I put oem parts back on.