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MOOG Coverage Expanded With Dozens Of New Parts For Foreign Nameplate And Domestic Models

Federal-Mogul has expanded coverage provided by its MOOG Steering and Suspension brand with dozens of new parts now available for popular late-model foreign nameplate and domestic applications. As the automotive service industry's "Problem Solver," MOOG offers innovative technologies that improve on original designs for longer life, superior performance and easier installation, according to Federal-Mogul.
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Federal-Mogul
has expanded coverage provided by its MOOG Steering and Suspension brand with
dozens of new parts now available for popular late-model foreign nameplate and
domestic applications. As the automotive service industry’s "Problem
Solver," MOOG offers innovative technologies that improve on original
designs for longer life, superior performance and easier installation,
according to Federal-Mogul.

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New MOOG
parts now available through leading distributors include 14 R-Series control
arm assemblies, five tie rod ends, three complete strut assemblies and a
variety of other components. These parts include:

RK641424
Upper Control Arm/Ball Joint Assembly
Front Right
2010-2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350; 2013 GLK250

RK641425
Upper Control Arm/Ball Joint Assembly
Front Left
2010-2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 & E550; 2012-2013 C250, C300, C350 and CLS550;
2010-2013 GLK350; 2013 GLK250

RK621466
Upper Control Arm/Ball Joint Assembly
Front Right
2006 Lexus GS300; 2007-2011 GS350 & GS450h; 2008-2011 GS460

RK621467
Upper Control Arm/Ball Joint Assembly
Front Left
2006 Lexus GS300; 2007-2011 GS350 & GS450h; 2008-2011 GS460

ES800870
Outer Tie Rod End
Right
2008-2012 Land Rover LR2

ES800879
Outer Tie Rod End
Left
2008-2012 Land Rover LR2

ES800887
Outer Tie Rod
Left
2001-2006 Honda Insight

EV800241
Inner Tie Rod
End
2002-2006
Acura RSX

EV800888
Inner Tie Rod
End
2007-2009
Dodge Sprinter 2500 & 3500; 2010-2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 &
3500

Federal-Mogul
also has expanded coverage of MOOG complete strut assemblies, which are
engineered to improve vehicle dynamics, provide a smoother ride and provide
faster, easier installation. Each MOOG complete strut assembly features a
triple piston rod seal design for long life and superior performance, the
company states. These new complete strut assemblies include:

ST8579L
Complete Strut Assembly
Front Left
2001-2011 Ford Escape; 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute; 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner

ST8579R
Complete Strut Assembly
Front Right
2001-2011 Ford Escape; 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute; 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner

ST8606
Complete Strut Assembly
Front,
w/Lower Mounting Hardware 2009-2010 Dodge Ram; 2011-2014 Ram 1500 MOOG complete
strut

To learn more
about these and other MOOG Steering and Suspension parts, visit the
technician-focused www.moogproblemsolver.com website or contact your MOOG supplier.
The latest MOOG product application listings also are available through
Federal-Mogul’s www.FMe-cat.com electronic catalog. Like MOOG on
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/moogproblemsolver and follow the brand on Twitter for
product updates and special promotions.

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