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Old 09-11-2010, 05:31 PM   #1
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front suspension kit for my 72 pickup

Who has the best front end suspension kit out there?
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Old 09-11-2010, 05:51 PM   #2
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Re: front suspension kit for my 72 pickup

What are you looking for? Just basic rebuild parts or control arms, springs, etc. If just basic rebuild parts (ball joints, tie rod ends, idler and pitman arms) be careful of the kits, most are cheap off shore parts and you will be dissapointed. If you want some quality that will last, piece the parts together with moog or spicer type quality parts. Keep in mind there is a reason these kits are cheap compared the individual parts, they are not in the game to do you any favors.
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Old 09-11-2010, 05:52 PM   #3
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Re: front suspension kit for my 72 pickup

Whatever you do make sure you get a good brand such as Moog.

They are the leader for suspension parts.

http://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/

Now as far as kits are concerned Early Classic Enterprises bundles these together.

Just not sure if it's cheaper than running down to you local parts store or not.

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Old 09-14-2010, 09:50 PM   #4
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Re: front suspension kit for my 72 pickup

Thanks for the input. I have 2" front springs. I am going to get the following:
Front Lower Ball Joints
Front Upper Ball Joints
Front Lower Control Arm Shaft
Front Upper Control Arm Shaft


What else should I be concerned with?
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Old 09-15-2010, 10:18 AM   #5
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Re: front suspension kit for my 72 pickup

I have the same 2' springs in the front, I also totally rebuilt my 72 front suspension with ECE/moog parts( ECE sells only Moog). I am totally happy with the build, I bought upper and lower a-arms and had them powder coated and painted all other parts with chassis black paint, it looks very nice and handles worlds better.

I did the ECE kit with the springs. It comes with shafts, upper/lower ball joints, sway bar bushings and bump stops along with all new hardware. I also bought new u-bolts for the shafts.
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Old 09-15-2010, 04:50 PM   #6
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Re: front suspension kit for my 72 pickup

ECE w/ MOOG parts in my opinion.
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