is there a rebuild kit for front end suspension? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jasonroman · 01-23-2010, 01:24 PM

truck needs tie rods, ball joints, probly pitman and idler arm, not sure what bushings are needed, but i figure if im gonna have someone fix the rest of stuff, might as well do bushings or whatever else is in there.
priced some of the parts that i think i need and parts are like 400ish.
my question is, is there a kit i can buy that would include all ness parts for the job??
a guy told me they sell a kit with all needed parts, but dont know where they sell such a thing.
im in jersey, not much of a mechanic, so i need work done. think i got a guy to do work, just looking for parts.
trucks in body shop now getting cleaned up.
wheel fell off the truck last week

so any help is much appreciated

cableguy0 · 01-23-2010, 01:42 PM

Not aware of a complete kit for what your looking for but just make sure you get MOOG parts. theres a ton of other suspension parts out there and MOOG is the best last the longest etc etc. its cheaper to spend a little more money in the first place on a decent part.Just a quick run down. control arm bushings. upper and lower ball joints. inner/outer tie rods,idler arms and sway bar bushings should about cover the suspension. While its all apart its cheaper and easier to do everything at once. then everything will be tight and fresh and you wont have anything do worry about. if you have the money i would bet the steering box has a good bit of wear. a rebuilt box is less than 200 bucks and makes a world difference if theres a ton of play

copperchevy · 01-23-2010, 03:08 PM

www.performanceonline.com sells rebuild kits in either rubber or poly urethane.

jasonroman · 01-23-2010, 04:46 PM

control arm bushings. upper and lower ball joints. inner/outer tie rods,idler arms and sway bar bushings

idler arms? as in two?

pcmcobra · 01-23-2010, 04:51 PM

http://www.p-s-t.com/gm.aspx
I got mine from there, they sell all kinds of kits.

cableguy0 · 01-23-2010, 05:33 PM

i mistyped. theres only one idler arm.

**N2TRUX** · 01-23-2010, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcmcobra

http://www.p-s-t.com/gm.aspx
I got mine from there, they sell all kinds of kits.

I recommend PST as well. The difference is they offer polygraphite bushing rather than polyurethane. The self lubricating properties of graphite impregnated urethane is far superior to common rubber, or squeak prone pure urethane bushings.

jasonroman · 01-23-2010, 08:02 PM

thanks for reply guys. looking at both sites. now the prices seem good on rebuild kits, didnt add idler, pitman or anything else to get grand total yet.
but are these kits what i should buy or should i buy the mooge parts from the other place i checked out??

Justins76 · 01-23-2010, 08:54 PM

I used PST bushings on my Firebird along time ago and bought the rest separately from Moog.

01-23-2010, 01:24 PM	#1
jasonroman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sayreville nj Posts: 1,072	is there a rebuild kit for front end suspension? truck needs tie rods, ball joints, probly pitman and idler arm, not sure what bushings are needed, but i figure if im gonna have someone fix the rest of stuff, might as well do bushings or whatever else is in there. priced some of the parts that i think i need and parts are like 400ish. my question is, is there a kit i can buy that would include all ness parts for the job?? a guy told me they sell a kit with all needed parts, but dont know where they sell such a thing. im in jersey, not much of a mechanic, so i need work done. think i got a guy to do work, just looking for parts. trucks in body shop now getting cleaned up. wheel fell off the truck last week so any help is much appreciated

01-23-2010, 01:42 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: is there a rebuild kit for front end suspension? Not aware of a complete kit for what your looking for but just make sure you get MOOG parts. theres a ton of other suspension parts out there and MOOG is the best last the longest etc etc. its cheaper to spend a little more money in the first place on a decent part.Just a quick run down. control arm bushings. upper and lower ball joints. inner/outer tie rods,idler arms and sway bar bushings should about cover the suspension. While its all apart its cheaper and easier to do everything at once. then everything will be tight and fresh and you wont have anything do worry about. if you have the money i would bet the steering box has a good bit of wear. a rebuilt box is less than 200 bucks and makes a world difference if theres a ton of play __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

01-23-2010, 03:08 PM	#3
copperchevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 220	Re: is there a rebuild kit for front end suspension? www.performanceonline.com sells rebuild kits in either rubber or poly urethane. __________________ Mexican

01-23-2010, 04:46 PM	#4
jasonroman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sayreville nj Posts: 1,072	Re: is there a rebuild kit for front end suspension? control arm bushings. upper and lower ball joints. inner/outer tie rods,idler arms and sway bar bushings idler arms? as in two?

01-23-2010, 04:51 PM	#5
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: is there a rebuild kit for front end suspension? http://www.p-s-t.com/gm.aspx I got mine from there, they sell all kinds of kits. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

01-23-2010, 05:33 PM	#6
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: is there a rebuild kit for front end suspension? i mistyped. theres only one idler arm. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

01-23-2010, 08:02 PM	#8
jasonroman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sayreville nj Posts: 1,072	Re: is there a rebuild kit for front end suspension? thanks for reply guys. looking at both sites. now the prices seem good on rebuild kits, didnt add idler, pitman or anything else to get grand total yet. but are these kits what i should buy or should i buy the mooge parts from the other place i checked out??

01-23-2010, 08:54 PM	#9
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Re: is there a rebuild kit for front end suspension? I used PST bushings on my Firebird along time ago and bought the rest separately from Moog. __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!



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