Suspension Parts ... LMC vs NAPA

[Garage Freak]

Has anyone bought ball joints, tie rod ends, etc from LMC? I usually try to buy local when I can but my list of parts for my front end rebuild will cost me 1000.00 from NAPA. I checked my list against LMC and it came up to 450.00 which more to my budget. I've been happy with most of the items I've purchased there, but when it comes to critical steering and suspension items, I want to get some opinions. Any major differences?

Thanks, Kirt

[special-K]

What is the list of parts?It`s hard to believe it adds up to $1,000.I`ve never known LMC to be dramatically cheaper than Napa,or cheaper than anyone,for that matter.

[big_al_71]

that is a huge difference, cant see how lmc will be less than half....

[Hottrucks]

I used advanced auto for my parts..I mean the uca shafter with bushings was only $18 and ball joints where $20ish so I find it hard to believe it could get to 1000...I'm going to pick up a tie rod end so I'll have to check the price on those

[N2TRUX]

Did you factor in shipping costs?

[72BlckButy]

ECE offers their entire front end rebuild kit for around $500-575 and they supply you with MOOG parts. Check out... www.earlyclassic.com

Or price the parts at O'Reilly as they sell MOOG as well.

[Garage Freak]

I was shocked when NAPA gave me the quote.

NAPA LMC
Tie Rod Ends ....... 57.00 20.00
Idler Arm ............ 54.00 25.00
Ball Joints ........... 85.00 25.00
Control Arm Shafts. 73.00 38.00

I still haven't seen a response to the quailty of LMC's components.

Thanks, Kirt

[Hottrucks]

I try to use Moog stuff when ever I can like I said you may want to try some of the box stores for your parts...alot of them will price match

I just got off the phone with my local parts store the Moog tie rod ends are $20 the other (probably Jap) are $15 both have life time wanentees so I'm not sure where they are getting your prices from

call LMC and ask what brand they are...

[siksilverado]

Originally Posted by Garage Freak

I was shocked when NAPA gave me the quote.

NAPA LMC
Tie Rod Ends ....... 57.00 20.00
Idler Arm ............ 54.00 25.00
Ball Joints ........... 85.00 25.00
Control Arm Shafts. 73.00 38.00

I still haven't seen a response to the quailty of LMC's components.

Thanks, Kirt

IDK WHERE YOU LIVE AT BUT I WORK FOR NAPA IN CALIFORNIA AND I JUST PURCHASED ALL THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND IT WAS NOT THAT XPENSIVE EVEN FOR A WALKING CUSTOMER..

LOWER BALL JOINT..32.00 PREMIUM
LOWER BALL JOINT..20.09 STANDARD
UPPER BALL JOINT ..30.00 PREMIUM
UPPER BALL JOINT ..20.00 STANDARD
LOWER ARM SHAFT..80.00 PREMIUM
LOWER ARM SHAFT..38.00 STANDARD
UPPER ARM SHAFT...62.00 PRMIUM
UPPER ARM SHAFT...32.00 STANTD
IDLER ARM..............52.00 PREMIUM
IDLER ARM..............23.99 STANTD
INNER TIE ROD.........26.99 PREMIUM
INNER TIE ROD.........17.00 STANTD
OUTTER TIE ROD......26.00 PREMIUM
OUTTER TIE ROD .....18.00 STAND

THIS ARE THE PRICES FOR EACH ON BOTH OF THE NAPA BRANDS PREMIUM BRAND ITS NAPA CHASSIS PARTS AND THE STANDARD IS MASTER RIDE CHASSIS BOTH PRETTY MUCH THE SAME DIFFERENCE ON THEM IS DESIGN MATERIAL AND WHERE THEY ARE MANUFACTURE AND THIS ARE REGULAR WALKING PRICES .......GOOD LUCK............HOPE THIS HELPS

[mbgmike]

You just have to compare apples with apples. You can't just go on price.
Like stated above their are two grades of parts. Moog has two and so do others. All suspension parts have to pass federal standards. They all pass the minimum or can't be sold. The premium ones exceed them. We offer all the major steering parts and suspension parts for less than $500.00 using the Premium grade Moog or AC Delco

[Hottrucks]

[QUOTE=siksilverado;3653170
LOWER BALL JOINT..32.00 PREMIUM
LOWER BALL JOINT..20.09 STANDARD
UPPER BALL JOINT ..30.00 PREMIUM
UPPER BALL JOINT ..20.00 STANDARD
LOWER ARM SHAFT..80.00 PREMIUM
LOWER ARM SHAFT..38.00 STANDARD
UPPER ARM SHAFT...62.00 PRMIUM
UPPER ARM SHAFT...32.00 STANTD
IDLER ARM..............52.00 PREMIUM
IDLER ARM..............23.99 STANTD
INNER TIE ROD.........26.99 PREMIUM
INNER TIE ROD.........17.00 STANTD
OUTTER TIE ROD......26.00 PREMIUM
OUTTER TIE ROD .....18.00 STAND

[/QUOTE]

Just thought I would throw this out there too these prices are from Autozone

duralast inner tie rod 12.99
duralast outter tie rod 9.99
duralast pitman arm 37.99

[1-PU70]

If you show NAPA your AAA card you get a %10 discount.

[C20-67_N_MO]

That is a HUGE difference in price.

Not sure if anyone on here has compared prices
like you but hey you but you never know.

Good luck.

[Bears63]

Napa is really high on some stuff, and that list proves it. I did buy some suspension and steering parts from LMC once, Chinese stuff was what I got and I didn't like them at all. I go to O'Reilly's now. Get the Moog parts, cost a little more than LMC but it's worth it as well. O'Reilly's will also be much cheaper than Napa, that's been my experience anyway.

[cdowns]

i did quick search on napa site ball joints for a 71C10 are in the $20-$25each range but they do offer ball joints with upper and lower control arms attached listed in the $80each range// thats why it's alot better to go in and talk to a knowledgable parts person face to face rather than the sit at home method where they'll not spend much effort on

took me less than 5min to find this info

[Garage Freak]

Thanks for input regarding LMC quailty.

Just an FYI, I did go in to my local NAPA shop.

I've been wanting to get a quote for awhile from them but I could see that they were all busy. This time the store was dead so I asked if he could quote me. The prices he quoted were 25 to 30% lower than list. I'm sure that they had some wiggle room still.

[Shyguy]

If it were me I would go to O'Reilly's web-site and check out their prices.

I use to work there and they carry MOOG, which I recommend. Some of the parts they will have on hand and some they will have to order.

Napa does have good parts, but I have found that they are a lot more expensive.

If I am going to buy parts I usually go local so I can see the parts before I buy them and have some one local to go back to if I have a problem.

It is true now days that most box store parts places are hiring inexperieced people, but I have found if you talk to the commercial guy or assistant manager at the box stores they will be able to help you.

If I can not get local I like to go with a site vendors because they know these old trucks and are real helpful.

Danny

[Dieselwrencher]

Someone must have looked up parts for the wrong year for you or something. As far as LMC, I wouldn't think by the time you got those parts to your door it would be any cheaper than going to your local parts store.

[sonseeker]

You should try PST i have found good quality and very reasonable price!

[unclewatts]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Someone must have looked up parts for the wrong year for you or something. As far as LMC, I wouldn't think by the time you got those parts to your door it would be any cheaper than going to your local parts store.

That's just what happened to me. The thing I liked was that at NAPA you can specify Moog right there and know what you're getting. At LMC you don't. Yes, the total price was just a little higher at NAPA compared to LMC even with the shipping but I wanted the peace of mind. Also I bought a manual steering box from NAPA because I didn't want all the hassle and expense of shipping the core back to LMC.

[C20-67_N_MO]

Originally Posted by unclewatts

Also I bought a manual steering box from NAPA because I didn't want all the hassle and expense of shipping the core back to LMC.

How much was your box?

Thinking of doing this as well.

Thanks.

[mclairmo]

I got all my front end stuff at the Truck and Car Shop in Orange, CA during their annual 10% off everything sale and it was dirt cheap. Parts look fine to me.

[mindhive]

Brothers is having a 15% off sale for orders over $250 thru Jan 31st. You might call them and see what brand their suspension components are.

[westofb]

I bought every peice including a rebuilt steering box from o reillys for an 85 (except for the control arm bushings) for around $350.

[yote1234]

im looking for all frontend parts also. but im finding most parts...are made in china! even federal mogal,moog,ect. im looking for gm nos. stuff...