who sells frontend parts "made in usa"? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**yote1234** · 11-30-2009, 05:53 PM

i can't find anyone who sells "nos" or even made in the "usa" anywhere. not napa,chevy dealers,autozone...ect no one can guarenty any part for more than 6mos-1 year. im building my truck to keep for ever and want quality parts! i figure is you guys dont know of any than they dont exist! thanx

**LEEVON** · 11-30-2009, 05:57 PM

The only way to tell anymore would be to contact companies and manufaturers directly and ask. Even if it is labeled with a US company it is likely Chinese including MOOG and other "name" brands. Good luck with this!

oldblue1968chevy · 11-30-2009, 06:28 PM

I thought moog was US?...guess not

67ChevyRedneck · 11-30-2009, 06:47 PM

Nevermind, misread initial post...

**LEEVON** · 11-30-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

I thought moog was US?...guess not

I could be wrong about MOOG... but I know TRW and other majors are sourced overseas. I would bet willing to be MOOG is also, although they might maintain higher tolerances and quality standards. There's just no way to tell anymore. I work in the construction industry, federal specifications used to be "buy america" for all materials, which was feasible just a few years ago but now it's just a joke really. It's nearly impossible to purchase a product without components built overseas. Sad for sure.

MOOG is a brand of Federal-Mogul FYI.

dwcsr · 11-30-2009, 06:56 PM

Try www.rareparts.com. They make parts for our trucks. They have quality parts

**yote1234** · 11-30-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dwcsr

Try www.rareparts.com. They make parts for our trucks. They have quality parts

r i g h t - o n !!!!!!! you guys rock!!!!!

1968SWBBigBlock · 11-30-2009, 11:42 PM

I bought mine from ECE and all my parts where made in america

**NGN** · 12-01-2009, 05:43 AM

I hope Moog are U.S.A. made I just spent over $650.oo on front end parts.

**leddzepp** · 12-01-2009, 12:49 PM

I used Parts Master from Star Auto. All components were marked "Made in USA" on the box and were identical to Moog, at about 1/3 the cost. The tie rod ends, pitman arm, and idler arm were also stamped with "Federal Mogul" They offered both Moog and their brand, and I pulled the parts out and compared them. All parts went together smoothly in my truck, including the brakes. I documented it in my build thread.

If in doubt and your budget is not a concern, buy Moog, you can't go wrong. They are USA made and the most expensive ones.

mbgmike · 12-01-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by yote1234

r i g h t - o n !!!!!!! you guys rock!!!!!

We sell most all suspension products from all major companies. We also sell and Stock steering and suspension parts from RareParts. I don't know FOR SURE that everything we get from them is mfg by them but they are excellent quality.

11-30-2009, 05:53 PM	#1
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,373	who sells frontend parts "made in usa"? i can't find anyone who sells "nos" or even made in the "usa" anywhere. not napa,chevy dealers,autozone...ect no one can guarenty any part for more than 6mos-1 year. im building my truck to keep for ever and want quality parts! i figure is you guys dont know of any than they dont exist! thanx __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1951 -3100 5 window short bed 4sp 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

11-30-2009, 05:57 PM	#2
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: who sells frontend parts "made in usa"? The only way to tell anymore would be to contact companies and manufaturers directly and ask. Even if it is labeled with a US company it is likely Chinese including MOOG and other "name" brands. Good luck with this! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

11-30-2009, 06:28 PM	#3
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: who sells frontend parts "made in usa"? I thought moog was US?...guess not __________________ 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

11-30-2009, 06:47 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: who sells frontend parts "made in usa"? Nevermind, misread initial post... __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 11-30-2009 at 11:30 PM.

11-30-2009, 06:56 PM	#6
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: who sells frontend parts "made in usa"? Try www.rareparts.com. They make parts for our trucks. They have quality parts

11-30-2009, 11:42 PM	#8
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: who sells frontend parts "made in usa"? I bought mine from ECE and all my parts where made in america __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree

12-01-2009, 05:43 AM	#9
NGN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Old Bridge,NJ Posts: 832	Re: who sells frontend parts "made in usa"? I hope Moog are U.S.A. made I just spent over $650.oo on front end parts.

12-01-2009, 12:49 PM	#10
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,019	Re: who sells frontend parts "made in usa"? I used Parts Master from Star Auto. All components were marked "Made in USA" on the box and were identical to Moog, at about 1/3 the cost. The tie rod ends, pitman arm, and idler arm were also stamped with "Federal Mogul" They offered both Moog and their brand, and I pulled the parts out and compared them. All parts went together smoothly in my truck, including the brakes. I documented it in my build thread. If in doubt and your budget is not a concern, buy Moog, you can't go wrong. They are USA made and the most expensive ones. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul Last edited by leddzepp; 12-01-2009 at 12:52 PM.

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