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Indyuke · 10-21-2010, 01:40 PM

Gotta be careful when asking probing questions when on the phone with LMCtruck. The rep got upset at me when I asked her about who makes the parts they sell and whether they have many good reviews about them. She couldn't answer either question, so I pressed her as to where I could find the customer reviews on LMCtruck products. She didn't likey!

So, I'm interested in rebuilding the front end of my 70 c10, and I like the fact that LMCtruck includes a seemingly full set of components for the front, including springs and sway bar bushings AND some rear suspension pieces for what looks like a reasonable price. I also looked at Early classic, and while their quality is impeccable, their kit includes less components and it costs more.

My real question is: while I know the quality of LMCtruck's stuff is on the lower end, does it at least meet OEM quality parts or does it fall way short? Where do they get their stuff? Does anyone have any experience with their suspension components? Please chime in.
Convince me that:
1) LMCtruck's quality is so horrible I would be money ahead to buy a complete front and back kit from ECE or someone else at double the cost.
2) or LMCtruck's quality is actually fairly good, and if I'm not going to be using the truck for drifting or cross-country racing, their stuff will do just fine.
3) or, though it's more time consuming, it would be better cost AND quality wise, to go down the the auto parts store and put together a kit myself.

There. Somewhat wordy, but now you've got something to get your opinion started.

cdowns · 10-21-2010, 01:47 PM

you'd b alot better off supporting your local businessmen and not paying shipping on readily available stuff you can buy local from your neighbors

*Shane* · 10-21-2010, 03:23 PM

if you're talking ball joints, tie rods, pitman arms, etc ... as cdowns noted, you're better off buying name brand parts (Moog, TRW, etc) from a local supplier.

if you are talking about lowering components then you should ONLY be looking at parts manufactured and sold by ECE.

LMC doesn't make anything, they are simply a reseller. buy low. sell high.

CE20934 · 10-21-2010, 06:53 PM

LMC sells a name brand you've probably never heard of: 555 Parts. It's Chinese and it's crap. Like cdowns & Shane said, stick with a local parts house and get GOOD parts from them.

packers05 · 10-21-2010, 08:21 PM

chinese is crap plain and simple I have come to the point that if a blue point tool is made in taiwan I know it to be better than the chinese made tool, so sad!!!! I dont get that they can knock off everything except actual quality but when and if they do get that figured out we americans are in deep trouble!

Hubscrub · 10-21-2010, 08:51 PM

X3 local parts house

packrat42 · 10-21-2010, 09:28 PM

X4 on the local part store. One more advantge is most everything has a lifetime warranty, and no shipping

**70cst** · 10-21-2010, 09:35 PM

I believe we are one in mind. Now thats scary.

**Todd68Chevy** · 10-21-2010, 09:11 PM

I am a service manager and deal with these parts every day. I recommend local parts stores BUT only their PREMIUM LINE PARTS. I mainly deal with MOOG and AC DELCO which have lifetime warranty. The local stores around me have an economy line also but they are junk.

Indyuke · 10-30-2010, 09:22 PM

Thanks guys! I decided to go with Master Pro parts. All the reviews say they're probably not as good as moog, though their quality is about equal to OEM and they've got a lifetime warranty. =)

keanevann · 10-30-2010, 11:52 PM

I agree with CE20934..... they sell 555 and they are CRAP

oldblue1968chevy · 10-30-2010, 11:57 PM

ECE Is great and so is bannana parts (ASK FOR TIM CHRISTIAN)! (Also a board vendor/member) He is on the East coast in VA

PanelDeland · 10-31-2010, 05:57 AM

Just a quick comment but one I feel needs be made.You are talking about suspension parts.That's like building a million dollar home on cinder blocks to use cheap crap.Your life and those who ride with you and drive around you are relying on what you use to build your suspension with.

Spoof · 10-31-2010, 09:44 AM

I've found the vendor sells what they can get. A vendor who knows their product, such as Wes, can steer you in the right direction when it comes to fit and quality.
I 've used LMC, Classic heartbeat and Early Classic Enterprises. The only vendor I've stopped using is ECE simply because they won't answer repeated inquiries via email. Even when it's just a shipping cost on a $1000 part!

CG · 10-31-2010, 09:46 AM

Ill also mention you have two board vendors with quality reps here in your area. PICKMUP (Frank) and Classic Hearbeat (Wes) they deal in everything for our trucks. Both are down in Olympia only an hour and a half drive or so from Marysville. Or probably pretty close to next day UPS shipping.

Sport/Truck · 10-31-2010, 10:13 AM

The only thing good about LMC is their catalogs

s/t

wwotr · 10-31-2010, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indyuke

Gotta be careful when asking probing questions when on the phone with LMCtruck. The rep got upset at me when I asked her about who makes the parts they sell and whether they have many good reviews about them. She couldn't answer either question, so I pressed her as to where I could find the customer reviews on LMCtruck products. She didn't likey!

So, I'm interested in rebuilding the front end of my 70 c10, and I like the fact that LMCtruck includes a seemingly full set of components for the front, including springs and sway bar bushings AND some rear suspension pieces for what looks like a reasonable price. I also looked at Early classic, and while their quality is impeccable, their kit includes less components and it costs more.

My real question is: while I know the quality of LMCtruck's stuff is on the lower end, does it at least meet OEM quality parts or does it fall way short? Where do they get their stuff? Does anyone have any experience with their suspension components? Please chime in.
Convince me that:
1) LMCtruck's quality is so horrible I would be money ahead to buy a complete front and back kit from ECE or someone else at double the cost.
2) or LMCtruck's quality is actually fairly good, and if I'm not going to be using the truck for drifting or cross-country racing, their stuff will do just fine.
3) or, though it's more time consuming, it would be better cost AND quality wise, to go down the the auto parts store and put together a kit myself.

There. Somewhat wordy, but now you've got something to get your opinion started.

My experience with LMC is that their Customer Service reps can efficiantly place an order, but are NOT Knowledgable on anything else but order taking.
I ordered a Cowl Hood from them a year ago. Paid about $525.00 (with shipping). It arrived with many dents. I called LMC and they said to get an estimate from a Body Shop to repair it and they would send me a check. (They also offered me a Refund or to ship another hood, but time was a factor). The estimate ended up being around $650.00. So they sent me a check for $200.00. That was fine because the Truck was going into the Body Shop anyway. Earlier this year, my Mechanic suggested that I buy one of these, "All-In-One" Front End Kits, (Ball Joints, Tie Rods ect), only to find out from the great people HERE, is that's because thier parts are made in China/Asia ect.
I suggest you pop for extra $$ and buy Front End products from "Moog", but thats just MY .02 cents worth.

10-21-2010, 01:40 PM	#1
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Yikes! Gotta be careful when asking probing questions when on the phone with LMCtruck. The rep got upset at me when I asked her about who makes the parts they sell and whether they have many good reviews about them. She couldn't answer either question, so I pressed her as to where I could find the customer reviews on LMCtruck products. She didn't likey! So, I'm interested in rebuilding the front end of my 70 c10, and I like the fact that LMCtruck includes a seemingly full set of components for the front, including springs and sway bar bushings AND some rear suspension pieces for what looks like a reasonable price. I also looked at Early classic, and while their quality is impeccable, their kit includes less components and it costs more. My real question is: while I know the quality of LMCtruck's stuff is on the lower end, does it at least meet OEM quality parts or does it fall way short? Where do they get their stuff? Does anyone have any experience with their suspension components? Please chime in. Convince me that: 1) LMCtruck's quality is so horrible I would be money ahead to buy a complete front and back kit from ECE or someone else at double the cost. 2) or LMCtruck's quality is actually fairly good, and if I'm not going to be using the truck for drifting or cross-country racing, their stuff will do just fine. 3) or, though it's more time consuming, it would be better cost AND quality wise, to go down the the auto parts store and put together a kit myself. There. Somewhat wordy, but now you've got something to get your opinion started.

10-21-2010, 01:47 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Yikes! you'd b alot better off supporting your local businessmen and not paying shipping on readily available stuff you can buy local from your neighbors __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-21-2010, 03:23 PM	#3
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Yikes! if you're talking ball joints, tie rods, pitman arms, etc ... as cdowns noted, you're better off buying name brand parts (Moog, TRW, etc) from a local supplier. if you are talking about lowering components then you should ONLY be looking at parts manufactured and sold by ECE. LMC doesn't make anything, they are simply a reseller. buy low. sell high. Last edited by Shane; 10-21-2010 at 03:26 PM.

10-21-2010, 06:53 PM	#4
CE20934 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Help! I'm in an office park with its own network of freeways! Posts: 470	Re: Yikes! LMC sells a name brand you've probably never heard of: 555 Parts. It's Chinese and it's crap. Like cdowns & Shane said, stick with a local parts house and get GOOD parts from them. __________________ '67 C20--427 tall deck/SM420, 4.10 HO52 (Michigan has not been kind to the Old Man) '95 Caprice--355 LT1/T56/3.42 8.5" 10-bolt (daily driver, almost 300k on the chassis) '07 Outback--wife's car. 125k & counting. No head gasket or transmission issues yet. fingers crossed

10-21-2010, 08:21 PM	#5
packers05 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: minonk illinois Posts: 224	Re: Yikes! chinese is crap plain and simple I have come to the point that if a blue point tool is made in taiwan I know it to be better than the chinese made tool, so sad!!!! I dont get that they can knock off everything except actual quality but when and if they do get that figured out we americans are in deep trouble!

10-21-2010, 08:51 PM	#6
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Yikes! X3 local parts house __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

10-21-2010, 09:28 PM	#7
packrat42 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Rutherfordton, North Carolina Posts: 328	Re: Yikes! X4 on the local part store. One more advantge is most everything has a lifetime warranty, and no shipping __________________ '72 Nova '71 C10 '63 VW Beetle ...............................____ .................________-\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;.\|__(O)___\|____/_(O)\| _______________________________________

10-21-2010, 09:35 PM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Yikes! I believe we are one in mind. Now thats scary. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

10-21-2010, 09:11 PM	#9
Todd68Chevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shelburn Indiana Posts: 3,977	Re: Yikes! I am a service manager and deal with these parts every day. I recommend local parts stores BUT only their PREMIUM LINE PARTS. I mainly deal with MOOG and AC DELCO which have lifetime warranty. The local stores around me have an economy line also but they are junk. __________________ Note: All parts I have for sale are also for sale locally. I currently own: 1940 Chevy Fire truck (project), 1946 Chevy truck (project), 1946 Chevy 1 Ton pick up, 1953 Chevy school bus (storage area), 1968 Chevy C10 (I have drove for 26 years), 1994 Chevy C2500 (daily driver), 2005 GMC crew cab K2500 (parts hauler) and more trucks for parts.

10-30-2010, 09:22 PM	#10
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: Yikes! Thanks guys! I decided to go with Master Pro parts. All the reviews say they're probably not as good as moog, though their quality is about equal to OEM and they've got a lifetime warranty. =)

10-30-2010, 11:52 PM	#11
keanevann Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 88	Re: Yikes! I agree with CE20934..... they sell 555 and they are CRAP

10-30-2010, 11:57 PM	#12
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Yikes! ECE Is great and so is bannana parts (ASK FOR TIM CHRISTIAN)! (Also a board vendor/member) He is on the East coast in VA __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

10-31-2010, 05:57 AM	#13
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Yikes! Just a quick comment but one I feel needs be made.You are talking about suspension parts.That's like building a million dollar home on cinder blocks to use cheap crap.Your life and those who ride with you and drive around you are relying on what you use to build your suspension with. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-31-2010, 09:44 AM	#14
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Re: Yikes! I've found the vendor sells what they can get. A vendor who knows their product, such as Wes, can steer you in the right direction when it comes to fit and quality. I 've used LMC, Classic heartbeat and Early Classic Enterprises. The only vendor I've stopped using is ECE simply because they won't answer repeated inquiries via email. Even when it's just a shipping cost on a $1000 part! __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

10-31-2010, 09:46 AM	#15
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,991	Re: Yikes! Ill also mention you have two board vendors with quality reps here in your area. PICKMUP (Frank) and Classic Hearbeat (Wes) they deal in everything for our trucks. Both are down in Olympia only an hour and a half drive or so from Marysville. Or probably pretty close to next day UPS shipping. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …



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