SOUTHFIELD, Mich. -- Federal-Mogul is reporting today that its industry-leading MOOG steering and suspension brand is the first in the automotive replacement parts market to offer lower ball joints for a variety of late-model Lexus GS and IS models. The company says these latest “first-to-market” parts extend the brand’s coverage leadership of Asian nameplate vehicles.

According to Federal-Mogul, the new MOOG lower ball joints (K500123, right; K500124, left) provide exceptional component performance and durability for more than 350,000 rear-wheel-drive Lexus vehicles, including 2006 GS 300; 2006-2007 GS 430; 2007-2010 GS 350; 2008-2010 GS 450H and GS 460; 2006-2010 IS 350 and IS 250; 2008-2010 IS F; and 2010 IS 250C and IS 350C models.

The new MOOG ball joints feature the brand’s proven powdered metal upper and lower bearings for exceptional strength and performance and longer life, the company adds. In addition, Federal-Mogul says recent five-axis performance testing showed that the new MOOG ball joints provided significantly better performance under load than other parts for these applications when tested to an average one-, two-, or four-year equivalent service life.

The new MOOG ball joints also feature grease fittings to allow for periodic servicing to extend product life. Each MOOG part is delivered complete with slotted or castellated nuts and cotter pins for fast, easy installation, according to the company.

“We are pleased to offer the first aftermarket replacement ball joints for these vehicles,” said Mark Boyle, director, steering and suspension products, Federal-Mogul. “MOOG ball joints deliver a real performance and service life advantage over other aftermarket alternatives. They’re the smart choice for repair providers who want to solve the problem the first time, every time.”

For additional information regarding MOOG chassis parts, visit the brand’s technician-focused www.moogproblemsolver.com website or contact your MOOG supplier. To identify the right MOOG part for virtually any application, use the free www.FMe-cat.com electronic catalog.