Parker Vs SMC - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

djw32 · 03-05-2010, 04:56 PM

What is the main difference between Parker and SMC? Also, is the nickle plating worth the extra coin? Does the nickle plating add anything extra(besides a shinny finish) to the valve?

nibs · 03-05-2010, 08:55 PM

I use SMC, just on the fact that my buddy that has built multiple trucks using such and has nothing but good to say about them. As far as the coating, I couldnt tell you either!HAHA Looks nice though

fixit-p · 03-05-2010, 10:17 PM

Both are high quality, personally I think Parker is the

Asco is another high quality manufacturer. http://www.ascovalve.com/Application...uspension.aspx

mullit · 03-05-2010, 10:47 PM

You cant go wrong with either, ive used both and no problems with either brands

tcb-1 · 03-05-2010, 11:20 PM

both are quality valves. I have SMC on my truck, but I've never heard anything bad on Parkers either.

the nickle plating is nice if have a show vehicle and your valve bank is exposed. but if they are tucked under the bed and out of sight, I'd just go with the bronze bodies.

my .02

djw32 · 03-07-2010, 09:48 PM

Guys,
Thanks for the info.

03-05-2010, 04:56 PM	#1
djw32 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: So.Cal Posts: 542	Parker Vs SMC What is the main difference between Parker and SMC? Also, is the nickle plating worth the extra coin? Does the nickle plating add anything extra(besides a shinny finish) to the valve?

03-05-2010, 08:55 PM	#2
nibs JRods Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Highland, CA Posts: 1,098	Re: Parker Vs SMC I use SMC, just on the fact that my buddy that has built multiple trucks using such and has nothing but good to say about them. As far as the coating, I couldnt tell you either!HAHA Looks nice though

03-05-2010, 10:47 PM	#4
mullit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: connecticut Posts: 127	Re: Parker Vs SMC You cant go wrong with either, ive used both and no problems with either brands

03-05-2010, 11:20 PM	#5
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Parker Vs SMC both are quality valves. I have SMC on my truck, but I've never heard anything bad on Parkers either. the nickle plating is nice if have a show vehicle and your valve bank is exposed. but if they are tucked under the bed and out of sight, I'd just go with the bronze bodies. my .02 __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

03-07-2010, 09:48 PM	#6
djw32 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: So.Cal Posts: 542	Re: Parker Vs SMC Guys, Thanks for the info.



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