Front end rebuild on the '68 C10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OregonNed · 08-23-2023, 11:01 AM

I'm going to spend my first winter being retired rebuilding my front end steering, ball joints and control arm bushings. Any recommendations of a part manufacturer to use? Kits or individual parts you think? vendors? Appreciate the input, thank you.

**Sheepdip** · 08-23-2023, 02:01 PM

When I did mine I could buy complete assembled upper and lower A arms with Moog ball joints and bushings cheaper than I could buy all the components to disassemble and rebuild my A arms.

They bolted right in and everything aligned perfectly...been performing perfectly for a little over 3 years now. Just an option to look at.

OregonNed · 08-23-2023, 02:29 PM

Thank you! From what I have researched, Moog products seem to be a best choice...

Wrenchbender Ret · 08-23-2023, 05:17 PM

Moog is the big name in chassis parts & is good stuff. TRW is handled by NAPA & are good parts also. There are some cheap stuff floating around . Some of it doesn't last 1 year.

George

OregonNed · 08-23-2023, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Wrenchbender Ret

Moog is the big name in chassis parts & is good stuff. TRW is handled by NAPA & are good parts also. There are some cheap stuff floating around . Some of it doesn't last 1 year.

George

Thanks, George - I just put an order into Rock Auto for all Moog components....

68Gold/white · 08-23-2023, 06:41 PM

Do you have front disc???

OregonNed · 08-23-2023, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

Do you have front disc???

yes, newly added drop spindle with disc brakes

don t. - 72gmc · 08-24-2023, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

I'm going to spend my first winter being retired

Congrats and welcome to the golden years.
You'll be busier now than when you had a job.

Play safe...have fun...Don.

OregonNed · 08-24-2023, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by don t. - 72gmc

Congrats and welcome to the golden years.
You'll be busier now than when you had a job.

Play safe...have fun...Don.

Absolutely will! I will not miss it as the last few years my responsibilities have dwindled to being chained to a desk and staring a computer all day. Need some more activity in my life, and I will have it!

**Palf70Step** · 08-25-2023, 07:48 AM

Congrats on the retirement. I also agree with the moog stuff and A-arms with all the stuff ready to go.

Jim Boy · 08-25-2023, 09:05 AM

Staring at the computer earned you money. Staring at your truck is going to cost money. Do more driving than staring. Have a good one!

D.B · 08-25-2023, 05:04 PM

Moog parts is what I went with on my 72C20. Great parts and top quality can't go wrong with them.

**68 C10 Driver** · 08-25-2023, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

I'm going to spend my first winter being retired rebuilding my front end steering, ball joints and control arm bushings. Any recommendations of a part manufacturer to use? Kits or individual parts you think? vendors? Appreciate the input, thank you.

Congrats on retirement, everyday is Saturday now! I am looking at possibly pulling the plug on the work rat-race in about 18 months if everything works out. Enjoy that rebuild...and I agree, Moog parts are great.

68 P.O.S. · 08-28-2023, 10:46 AM

I did this a few years ago and also bought all Moog part as well. The parts are fine and all, but the only issue I had was the boots deteriorated very, very quickly (about 2 years). So I bought poly boots as replacements from Prothane...much better.

OregonNed · 08-28-2023, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 68 P.O.S.

I did this a few years ago and also bought all Moog part as well. The parts are fine and all, but the only issue I had was the boots deteriorated very, very quickly (about 2 years). So I bought poly boots as replacements from Prothane...much better.

That is good to know - thank you for the tip sir!

**MySons68C20** · 08-28-2023, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 P.O.S.

I did this a few years ago and also bought all Moog part as well. The parts are fine and all, but the only issue I had was the boots deteriorated very, very quickly (about 2 years). So I bought poly boots as replacements from Prothane...much better.

I had the exact same thing happen with my boots.
Thanks for the tip will be getting the Prothane upgrade!

08-23-2023, 11:01 AM	#1
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Front end rebuild on the '68 C10 I'm going to spend my first winter being retired rebuilding my front end steering, ball joints and control arm bushings. Any recommendations of a part manufacturer to use? Kits or individual parts you think? vendors? Appreciate the input, thank you. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

08-23-2023, 02:01 PM	#2
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,634	Re: Front end rebuild on the '68 C10 When I did mine I could buy complete assembled upper and lower A arms with Moog ball joints and bushings cheaper than I could buy all the components to disassemble and rebuild my A arms. They bolted right in and everything aligned perfectly...been performing perfectly for a little over 3 years now. Just an option to look at.

08-23-2023, 02:29 PM	#3
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Front end rebuild on the '68 C10 Thank you! From what I have researched, Moog products seem to be a best choice... __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

08-23-2023, 05:17 PM	#4
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: Front end rebuild on the '68 C10 Moog is the big name in chassis parts & is good stuff. TRW is handled by NAPA & are good parts also. There are some cheap stuff floating around . Some of it doesn't last 1 year. George

08-23-2023, 06:41 PM	#6
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,411	Re: Front end rebuild on the '68 C10 Do you have front disc???

08-25-2023, 07:48 AM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: Front end rebuild on the '68 C10 Congrats on the retirement. I also agree with the moog stuff and A-arms with all the stuff ready to go. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-25-2023, 09:05 AM	#11
Jim Boy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Wasaga Beach Ontario Canada Posts: 208	Re: Front end rebuild on the '68 C10 Staring at the computer earned you money. Staring at your truck is going to cost money. Do more driving than staring. Have a good one!

08-25-2023, 05:04 PM	#12
D.B Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Keller, Texas Posts: 549	Re: Front end rebuild on the '68 C10 Moog parts is what I went with on my 72C20. Great parts and top quality can't go wrong with them.

08-28-2023, 10:46 AM	#14
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: Front end rebuild on the '68 C10 I did this a few years ago and also bought all Moog part as well. The parts are fine and all, but the only issue I had was the boots deteriorated very, very quickly (about 2 years). So I bought poly boots as replacements from Prothane...much better. __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

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