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pocketpool · 09-18-2008, 02:58 PM

autozone carries the brand "rare parts", ball joints, bushings, tie rods, etc...
anyone know if its quality stuff?

**N2TRUX** · 09-19-2008, 11:38 PM

Anyone?

chrismoore701 · 09-21-2008, 08:11 PM

I would have to say, if it comes from Autozone, it is no good. The only thing I would ever buy from there is penzoil and fram filters, just my 2 cents

spudz · 09-21-2008, 09:19 PM

carquest can get you decent aftermarket parts...but you have to ask for the better stuff.

GMBowtie79 · 09-21-2008, 11:12 PM

try PST they have kits that have upper and lower balljoints, upper and lower control arm bushings(rubber or poly graphite),outer tie rods and sway bar bushings. They are a pretty good deal. www.p-s-t.com

pocketpool · 09-22-2008, 11:53 AM

thanks guys.

Ackattack · 09-22-2008, 12:26 PM

I used Moog parts for my front suspension/steering. I got them from RockAuto.

Joe67 · 09-22-2008, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ackattack

I used Moog parts for my front suspension/steering. I got them from RockAuto.

I recommend using MOOG parts if you plan to keep the truck a while

spudz · 09-22-2008, 02:17 PM

thats the brand...carquest can get you moog

pocketpool · 09-23-2008, 12:49 PM

orielly's and autozone are the only choice i have in this area.

here is the link to the company.

http://www.rareparts.com/index2.html

LOW DOUGH · 09-23-2008, 01:20 PM

I work at AZ. If I remember right the Rare Parts ball joints have zerk (sp?) fittings on them so you can lube them. They cost way more than the regular Duralast.

Everything comes from the same place just packaged differnt. Well, maybe just the house brands.

The Mooge are O'Reilly's high end parts and the Rare Parts are AZ high end parts.

I don't care.... I'm broke (LOW DOUGH) so I will be putting on the Duralast with a discount. It will work just fine.

GMBowtie79 · 09-23-2008, 01:55 PM

PST is mail order you get it dropped off at your front door. I have the polygraphite in my 79 Burb. 5 years, no problems!

Joe67 · 09-23-2008, 02:06 PM

Also try www.rockauto.com

**LEEVON** · 10-05-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe67

Also try www.rockauto.com

2nd that. I buy a from them alot, prices are outstanding and shipping is fast. Lots of choices too, especially in suspension parts.

72BlckButy · 09-23-2008, 02:44 PM

pocketpool... not knowing how many parts you are wanting to replace, but I know that ECE (Early Classic Enterprises) offers a complete MOOG front end rebuild kit for like $575. Which is fairly comparable to O'Reilly's prices the last time that I checked. Even though you have to tack on shipping check with Stan at ECE and sometimes they can make you a deal you can't turn down.

Here's a link to their catalog, just click on the drop down box and select "Front End Rebuild Components," and it's the second item from the top... LINK

pocketpool · 09-23-2008, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

pocketpool... not knowing how many parts you are wanting to replace, but I know that ECE (Early Classic Enterprises) offers a complete MOOG front end rebuild kit for like $575. Which is fairly comparable to O'Reilly's prices the last time that I checked. Even though you have to tack on shipping check with Stan at ECE and sometimes they can make you a deal you can't turn down.

Here's a link to their catalog, just click on the drop down box and select "Front End Rebuild Components," and it's the second item from the top... LINK

i'm replacing everything, i've seen the kit from ece i just thought it would be higher coming from them. i'll have to price out everything and compare. thanks.

72BlckButy · 09-23-2008, 10:23 PM

Before you head to OReilly's, be sure to call them up, because I priced a 4/6 kit with Stan, and it came less than $30 more than the asking price with shipping!

I priced everything in the past, like last year, and it came to over $600 for the MOOG parts.

chevychase · 09-25-2008, 12:28 AM

I went with Moog myself, good quality stuff!

79gmcsierragrande · 09-26-2008, 08:15 PM

I got all my Moog parts from amazon, you have to know part numbers to find any of it but I saved a lot of money.

**BIG ORANGE** · 09-28-2008, 12:01 PM

I've been working at Advance Auto Parts for yrs and we carry Moog and TRW chassi parts. They both are quality parts and if what you need isnt in stock they should be able to have it next day. I just finished a complete 5 lug drop spindle rebuild on our Project. But I need a 1 1/4 swaybar!!

LOW DOUGH · 09-29-2008, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 79gmcsierragrande

I got all my Moog parts from amazon, you have to know part numbers to find any of it but I saved a lot of money.

from Amazon.com???? realy??

I thought that was for books. but wait you can get other stuff too. Huuuuu

79gmcsierragrande · 09-30-2008, 10:30 PM

I buy A LOT of stuf from Amazon. I saved about $300 over the local autopart stores.

pocketpool · 10-01-2008, 09:52 AM

the only problem i see with ordering the front end stuff online is the warranty. oreilly's said lifetime warranty on all moog stuff, i think its a little easier to return stuff to the store, if you ever had to that is.

pocketpool · 10-01-2008, 09:59 AM

i priced all the stuff at oreilly's. all moog.

upper ball joint 59.99
lower ball joint 33.99

upper shaft kit 54.99
lower shaft kit 73.99

tie rod inner 21.99
tie rod outer 30.99

idler arm 43.99
pit man 90.99

if my math is correct = $686.86
and i forgot tie rod sleeves. so looks
like ECE is a great deal.

chrismoore701 · 10-01-2008, 11:05 AM

What about this place. I posted a question about Polyurethane bushings and I got a reply to check out this place and get poly graphite. This seems pretty reasonable to me. what do you think.

http://www.p-s-t.com/pc-1732-220-che...d-1973-99.aspx

Chris

09-18-2008, 02:58 PM	#1
pocketpool Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ozark mo. Posts: 586	front end overhaul ? autozone carries the brand "rare parts", ball joints, bushings, tie rods, etc... anyone know if its quality stuff?

09-19-2008, 11:38 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: front end overhaul ? Anyone? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-21-2008, 08:11 PM	#3
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,329	Re: front end overhaul ? I would have to say, if it comes from Autozone, it is no good. The only thing I would ever buy from there is penzoil and fram filters, just my 2 cents

09-21-2008, 09:19 PM	#4
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: front end overhaul ? carquest can get you decent aftermarket parts...but you have to ask for the better stuff. __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

09-21-2008, 11:12 PM	#5
GMBowtie79 Surviving, one day at a time! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 295	Re: front end overhaul ? try PST they have kits that have upper and lower balljoints, upper and lower control arm bushings(rubber or poly graphite),outer tie rods and sway bar bushings. They are a pretty good deal. www.p-s-t.com __________________ 79 Burb,350,tremic 5 spd, 4 wheel disc, daily driver 74 swb,350,350,driver & future project "There's no such thing as a finished project" Last edited by GMBowtie79; 09-21-2008 at 11:12 PM.

09-22-2008, 11:53 AM	#6
pocketpool Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ozark mo. Posts: 586	Re: front end overhaul ? thanks guys.

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Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: front end overhaul ? I used Moog parts for my front suspension/steering. I got them from RockAuto. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

09-22-2008, 02:17 PM	#9
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: front end overhaul ? thats the brand...carquest can get you moog __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

09-23-2008, 12:49 PM	#10
pocketpool Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ozark mo. Posts: 586	Re: front end overhaul ? orielly's and autozone are the only choice i have in this area. here is the link to the company. http://www.rareparts.com/index2.html

09-23-2008, 01:20 PM	#11
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: front end overhaul ? I work at AZ. If I remember right the Rare Parts ball joints have zerk (sp?) fittings on them so you can lube them. They cost way more than the regular Duralast. Everything comes from the same place just packaged differnt. Well, maybe just the house brands. The Mooge are O'Reilly's high end parts and the Rare Parts are AZ high end parts. I don't care.... I'm broke (LOW DOUGH) so I will be putting on the Duralast with a discount. It will work just fine. Last edited by LOW DOUGH; 09-23-2008 at 01:21 PM.

09-23-2008, 01:55 PM	#12
GMBowtie79 Surviving, one day at a time! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 295	Re: front end overhaul ? PST is mail order you get it dropped off at your front door. I have the polygraphite in my 79 Burb. 5 years, no problems! __________________ 79 Burb,350,tremic 5 spd, 4 wheel disc, daily driver 74 swb,350,350,driver & future project "There's no such thing as a finished project" Last edited by GMBowtie79; 09-23-2008 at 01:55 PM.

09-23-2008, 02:06 PM	#13
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09-23-2008, 02:44 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: front end overhaul ? pocketpool... not knowing how many parts you are wanting to replace, but I know that ECE (Early Classic Enterprises) offers a complete MOOG front end rebuild kit for like $575. Which is fairly comparable to O'Reilly's prices the last time that I checked. Even though you have to tack on shipping check with Stan at ECE and sometimes they can make you a deal you can't turn down. Here's a link to their catalog, just click on the drop down box and select "Front End Rebuild Components," and it's the second item from the top... LINK __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 09-23-2008 at 02:44 PM.

09-23-2008, 10:23 PM	#17
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: front end overhaul ? Before you head to OReilly's, be sure to call them up, because I priced a 4/6 kit with Stan, and it came less than $30 more than the asking price with shipping! I priced everything in the past, like last year, and it came to over $600 for the MOOG parts. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-25-2008, 12:28 AM	#18
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09-26-2008, 08:15 PM	#19
79gmcsierragrande Manual Transmission Club Join Date: May 2008 Location: Grand Junction CO Posts: 292	Re: front end overhaul ? I got all my Moog parts from amazon, you have to know part numbers to find any of it but I saved a lot of money. __________________ 79 GMC Sierra Grande, SWB, Heavy Half If I wanted easy I would just buy a NEW truck!

09-28-2008, 12:01 PM	#20
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,779	Re: front end overhaul ? I've been working at Advance Auto Parts for yrs and we carry Moog and TRW chassi parts. They both are quality parts and if what you need isnt in stock they should be able to have it next day. I just finished a complete 5 lug drop spindle rebuild on our Project. But I need a 1 1/4 swaybar!! __________________ Things happen for a reason!

09-30-2008, 10:30 PM	#22
79gmcsierragrande Manual Transmission Club Join Date: May 2008 Location: Grand Junction CO Posts: 292	Re: front end overhaul ? I buy A LOT of stuf from Amazon. I saved about $300 over the local autopart stores. __________________ 79 GMC Sierra Grande, SWB, Heavy Half If I wanted easy I would just buy a NEW truck!

10-01-2008, 09:52 AM	#23
pocketpool Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ozark mo. Posts: 586	Re: front end overhaul ? the only problem i see with ordering the front end stuff online is the warranty. oreilly's said lifetime warranty on all moog stuff, i think its a little easier to return stuff to the store, if you ever had to that is.

10-01-2008, 09:59 AM	#24
pocketpool Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ozark mo. Posts: 586	Re: front end overhaul ? i priced all the stuff at oreilly's. all moog. upper ball joint 59.99 lower ball joint 33.99 upper shaft kit 54.99 lower shaft kit 73.99 tie rod inner 21.99 tie rod outer 30.99 idler arm 43.99 pit man 90.99 if my math is correct = $686.86 and i forgot tie rod sleeves. so looks like ECE is a great deal.

10-01-2008, 11:05 AM	#25
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,329	Re: front end overhaul ? What about this place. I posted a question about Polyurethane bushings and I got a reply to check out this place and get poly graphite. This seems pretty reasonable to me. what do you think. http://www.p-s-t.com/pc-1732-220-che...d-1973-99.aspx Chris

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