Moog Comps and Deals

[coloradosean2009]

I thought I would post a thread about my efforts to buy all moog parts for the front end on my 72 C-20.

I have been comp shopping moog for some time. There are a lot of options on Amazon, Rock Auto and others. For the most part, the prices are relatively close (within 15-20%). The real kicker seems to be shipping and tax. Some websites don't charge either. All sites that I would consider reputable charge tax.

The best deal that I have found comes from Advance Autoparts. They have been running a special where you get 15% off your order of $100 or more, free shipping over $75 and a $50 gift card for future purchase. The kicker is that you can only qualify for the gift card once per promotional period. They have run the promotion once at the end of February, once last week ($25 gift card for that one) and now they just started another. Here is my breakdown so far:

Order #1

Upper Ball Joints 2x K6122 --------------$ 45.05 ea
Tie Rods 1x ES409RT, 1x ES409LT ---------$ 22.09 ea
Total for Order # 1 --------------------------$ 144.04

Order # 2
Lower Ball Joints 2x K6129T ----------------$ 49.30 ea
Adjusting Sleeve 2x ES2004S ---------------$ 14.44 ea
Total Order # 2 -------------------------------$ 137.31

Order # 3
Idler Arm K6096T -----------------------------$ 40.79
Control Arm Shaft Kit K6147 -----------------$ 67.99
Total Order # 3 --------------------------------$ 117.18

Remaining parts: (price without any discounts)
1 Lower Shaft Kit $ 79.99
2 Upper Shaft Kit $ 68.99
2 Tie Rods $ 25.99 ea
Pitman Arm $ 97.99

Total Remaining $ 367.94
Future Gift Cards $ 125.00
Future out-of-pocket $242.94

Total for all parts (assumes no further discounts)
$ 641.47

Lot of money. Much more than other parts manufacturers. I see most people consider Moog the best. I like how they are made in the USA. I sure hope so.