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Blue85 · 11-07-2004, 08:41 PM

Whats the best way to buy all of my front end parts(ball joints, etc.)? I was thinkin about one of those complete rebuild kits from LMC or Chevy Duty, anyone have any experiences with these?

Tx Firefighter · 11-07-2004, 08:43 PM

I used to use PST kits, but lately, I buy all my Moog stuff locally or from Summit.

gr8scott51 · 11-07-2004, 08:51 PM

I bought my kit from Classic Performance Parts www.classiperform.com (back before I found this board). Check the list of board vendors on the home page http://207.44.196.117/ and see if they aren't cheaper. Everything I've read about LMC is that they are more expensive than most (although I have never dealt with them).

good luck, scott

roj2323 · 11-07-2004, 08:51 PM

i purchased the lmc kit. it's true that it's mostly non us made parts but the quality seems good and the kit was well packed. it wasn't a bad deal in my opinion.
ondrew

Fred T · 11-07-2004, 10:15 PM

When I was rebuilding my front end, I couldn't find a vendor that sold Moog parts. Went to my local mom & pop parts store, they had everything in stock except the control arm shafts, which they picked up from the jobber that afternoon.

This is one area where I refused to use the made in Taiwan, China, Afghanastan or lower Slobovia parts. Too much to go wrong with parts of unknown heat treat. Even if it is warrantied for life, having to replace them even once isn't worth it.

Sweet72 · 11-07-2004, 10:32 PM

I bought the kit from Early Classic Enterprises about 3 yrs ago. All Moog parts.

Fred T · 11-07-2004, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet72

I bought the kit from Early Classic Enterprises about 3 yrs ago. All Moog parts.

That's good to know. Thanks.

arkracing · 11-07-2004, 11:44 PM

If you don't have a local parts supplier that carries MOOG...just order them from Summit Racing...the should have everything in stock..maybe not ctrl arm shafts but if you complain enough they will have them shipped to your door directly from MOOG (that's what they did for me)

And they had the best prices on the stuff...free shipping and the $9 handling fee...isn't that bad considering the box was 50lbs with all ball joints, tie rods, idler, pitman, and lower shafts

the other good thing is that you can mix and match this way...IE. if you are using 73+ spindles on your ctrl arms you can buy the arms for your year and the ball joints and steering stuff for 73+ and not have to worry about it...with a kit you might be stuck with all 1970 stuff or whatever...just an observation (and the reason I ordered from Summit)

11-07-2004, 08:41 PM	#1
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,170	Best way to buy front end parts? Whats the best way to buy all of my front end parts(ball joints, etc.)? I was thinkin about one of those complete rebuild kits from LMC or Chevy Duty, anyone have any experiences with these? __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

11-07-2004, 08:43 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I used to use PST kits, but lately, I buy all my Moog stuff locally or from Summit. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-07-2004, 08:51 PM	#3
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	I bought my kit from Classic Performance Parts www.classiperform.com (back before I found this board). Check the list of board vendors on the home page http://207.44.196.117/ and see if they aren't cheaper. Everything I've read about LMC is that they are more expensive than most (although I have never dealt with them). good luck, scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

11-07-2004, 10:15 PM	#5
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	When I was rebuilding my front end, I couldn't find a vendor that sold Moog parts. Went to my local mom & pop parts store, they had everything in stock except the control arm shafts, which they picked up from the jobber that afternoon. This is one area where I refused to use the made in Taiwan, China, Afghanastan or lower Slobovia parts. Too much to go wrong with parts of unknown heat treat. Even if it is warrantied for life, having to replace them even once isn't worth it. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

11-07-2004, 10:32 PM	#6
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	I bought the kit from Early Classic Enterprises about 3 yrs ago. All Moog parts. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

11-07-2004, 08:51 PM	#4
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	i purchased the lmc kit. it's true that it's mostly non us made parts but the quality seems good and the kit was well packed. it wasn't a bad deal in my opinion. ondrew

11-07-2004, 11:44 PM	#8
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Summit Racing If you don't have a local parts supplier that carries MOOG...just order them from Summit Racing...the should have everything in stock..maybe not ctrl arm shafts but if you complain enough they will have them shipped to your door directly from MOOG (that's what they did for me) And they had the best prices on the stuff...free shipping and the $9 handling fee...isn't that bad considering the box was 50lbs with all ball joints, tie rods, idler, pitman, and lower shafts the other good thing is that you can mix and match this way...IE. if you are using 73+ spindles on your ctrl arms you can buy the arms for your year and the ball joints and steering stuff for 73+ and not have to worry about it...with a kit you might be stuck with all 1970 stuff or whatever...just an observation (and the reason I ordered from Summit) __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered



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