Ordering new front end repair parts OEM - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AJLChase · 02-11-2010, 02:15 PM

Hi, I am in the process of a complete front end rebuild as I know it. I've purchased some parts already those being 1 lower & upper control arm shaft and 1 upper and 2 lower Ball joints and 1 Shock.

Through price comparison between Auto Zone and O'reillys I've come up with these items that I need.

1 Balljoint upper 16.99
1 Pair Coil springs = 74.99
1 Control arm upper = 29.99
1 Control arm lower = 28.99
1 Front shock = 23.99
2 Tie rod end inners = 20.00
2 Tie rod end outers = 20.00
2 Wheel bearings = 15.00
2 Brake hoses = 21.00

I am unsure if I need to replace the Idler arm and Pitman arm. How does this all look to you? And do you see anything else I may need. I'm trying to just repair it to stock specs as I am not interested in putting in high performance parts or upgrades as I'm trying to keep it original. Thanks!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-11-2010, 02:54 PM

Cheap prices can be deceiving. When it comes to front end parts I would go with Moog components. Those prices look to be in store brands, witch will be chinese imports. Not near as high quality as Moog. JMO.. WES

**yote1234** · 02-11-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Cheap prices can be deceiving. When it comes to front end parts I would go with Moog components. Those prices look to be in store brands, witch will be chinese imports. Not near as high quality as Moog. JMO.. WES

i was told even moog is made in china...?

**leddzepp** · 02-11-2010, 04:01 PM

I used "store brand" front end parts from Star Auto. They are called Partsmaster. They are made in USA, no complaints here. I also used the same stuff on my daily driver. Four years later, still going strong.

**70cst** · 02-11-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

Cheap prices can be deceiving. When it comes to front end parts I would go with Moog components. Those prices look to be in store brands, witch will be chinese imports. Not near as high quality as Moog. JMO.. WES

WES does know his trucks and where most of the parts are being made...

Tx Firefighter · 02-11-2010, 05:00 PM

I used to put them on daily in shops where I worked. Lay a Moog next to a cheaper part and you can see the difference with the naked eye. Moog parts are heavier. They call them problem "solver parts" because they are actually better than OEM stuff.

In the early 90s, the GM dealer I worked for would go buy Moog idler arms through the aftermarket rather than replace another GM part. Some trucks would get three GM idler arms under 36k mile warranty. They figured it was cheaper to eat the parts cost than to make the customer mad at recurring repairs on the same item.

crakarjax · 02-11-2010, 06:06 PM

TRW parts are just as good as MOOG, if you can find them. Most likely they are actually the same exact part. Much cheaper though.

silverstreak · 02-11-2010, 07:07 PM

I try to stay with Moog as well. Just read the box for country of origin, things have been changing by the minute when it comes to aftermarket parts lately.
I have been looking at Kanter for a while but haven't bought anything yet. They sell complete kits for reasonable prices. Any one have any experience with them?

http://www.kanter.com///eCatalog/00013.htm

http://www.kanter.com///eCatalog/s00001.htm

cdowns · 02-11-2010, 07:12 PM

non of the OEM parts were made in china

**leddzepp** · 02-11-2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by crakarjax

TRW parts are just as good as MOOG, if you can find them. Most likely they are actually the same exact part. Much cheaper though.

This was my experience with Partsmaster. I had the guy bring out those and the Moog brand. They were identical.

mbgmike · 02-11-2010, 07:51 PM

All front suspension parts must meet ANSI stds to be sold here in America.
They have a std for every part Mfg.. We sell Moog, AC Delco,and about 5 0r six others and will have them made for special situations. Some mfg's exceed the standards. all must meet them. As far as them being made in a foreign country while I don't like it but nothing we can do about it. All my relatives since the 30's grew up in the car part and auto mfg business in Ohio and Michigan.

My Mom worked on the assembly line at White Motors. One had 45 years with Thompson Products (later TRW). I would not say the lesser expensive ones were junk. If you use the truck as a truck like it was meant to be, use the Moogs. The others work fine for most daily driving. The problem Solver name is just a marketing deal. Remember a lot of "OEM" parts were made by Tier I suppliers and still are, not by the car companies.

71 super · 02-11-2010, 10:44 PM

Scott the partsmaster stuff is just like the MOOG stuff, reboxed. I worked for Autovalue Parts house after college and that was the house brand we carried. It is good stuff, I used it on my bb truck. Since I don't do parts any more I used carquest stuff on the 4x4 and it is TRW. We will see how it does.

crakarjax · 02-12-2010, 12:32 PM

Who sells partsmaster?

EDIT: Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper?

02-11-2010, 02:15 PM	#1
AJLChase Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 322	Ordering new front end repair parts OEM Hi, I am in the process of a complete front end rebuild as I know it. I've purchased some parts already those being 1 lower & upper control arm shaft and 1 upper and 2 lower Ball joints and 1 Shock. Through price comparison between Auto Zone and O'reillys I've come up with these items that I need. 1 Balljoint upper 16.99 1 Pair Coil springs = 74.99 1 Control arm upper = 29.99 1 Control arm lower = 28.99 1 Front shock = 23.99 2 Tie rod end inners = 20.00 2 Tie rod end outers = 20.00 2 Wheel bearings = 15.00 2 Brake hoses = 21.00 I am unsure if I need to replace the Idler arm and Pitman arm. How does this all look to you? And do you see anything else I may need. I'm trying to just repair it to stock specs as I am not interested in putting in high performance parts or upgrades as I'm trying to keep it original. Thanks!

02-11-2010, 02:54 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Ordering new front end repair parts OEM Cheap prices can be deceiving. When it comes to front end parts I would go with Moog components. Those prices look to be in store brands, witch will be chinese imports. Not near as high quality as Moog. JMO.. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-11-2010, 04:01 PM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: Ordering new front end repair parts OEM I used "store brand" front end parts from Star Auto. They are called Partsmaster. They are made in USA, no complaints here. I also used the same stuff on my daily driver. Four years later, still going strong. __________________ 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

02-11-2010, 05:00 PM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Ordering new front end repair parts OEM I used to put them on daily in shops where I worked. Lay a Moog next to a cheaper part and you can see the difference with the naked eye. Moog parts are heavier. They call them problem "solver parts" because they are actually better than OEM stuff. In the early 90s, the GM dealer I worked for would go buy Moog idler arms through the aftermarket rather than replace another GM part. Some trucks would get three GM idler arms under 36k mile warranty. They figured it was cheaper to eat the parts cost than to make the customer mad at recurring repairs on the same item. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-11-2010, 06:06 PM	#7
crakarjax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,302	Re: Ordering new front end repair parts OEM TRW parts are just as good as MOOG, if you can find them. Most likely they are actually the same exact part. Much cheaper though. __________________ 1968 LWB C20 / AC / Wood Bed

02-11-2010, 07:07 PM	#8
silverstreak Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 255	Re: Ordering new front end repair parts OEM I try to stay with Moog as well. Just read the box for country of origin, things have been changing by the minute when it comes to aftermarket parts lately. I have been looking at Kanter for a while but haven't bought anything yet. They sell complete kits for reasonable prices. Any one have any experience with them? http://www.kanter.com///eCatalog/00013.htm http://www.kanter.com///eCatalog/s00001.htm

02-11-2010, 07:12 PM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Ordering new front end repair parts OEM non of the OEM parts were made in china __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-11-2010, 07:51 PM	#11
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Ordering new front end repair parts OEM All front suspension parts must meet ANSI stds to be sold here in America. They have a std for every part Mfg.. We sell Moog, AC Delco,and about 5 0r six others and will have them made for special situations. Some mfg's exceed the standards. all must meet them. As far as them being made in a foreign country while I don't like it but nothing we can do about it. All my relatives since the 30's grew up in the car part and auto mfg business in Ohio and Michigan. My Mom worked on the assembly line at White Motors. One had 45 years with Thompson Products (later TRW). I would not say the lesser expensive ones were junk. If you use the truck as a truck like it was meant to be, use the Moogs. The others work fine for most daily driving. The problem Solver name is just a marketing deal. Remember a lot of "OEM" parts were made by Tier I suppliers and still are, not by the car companies.

02-11-2010, 10:44 PM	#12
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: Ordering new front end repair parts OEM Scott the partsmaster stuff is just like the MOOG stuff, reboxed. I worked for Autovalue Parts house after college and that was the house brand we carried. It is good stuff, I used it on my bb truck. Since I don't do parts any more I used carquest stuff on the 4x4 and it is TRW. We will see how it does. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

02-12-2010, 12:32 PM	#13
crakarjax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,302	Re: Ordering new front end repair parts OEM Who sells partsmaster? EDIT: Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper? __________________ 1968 LWB C20 / AC / Wood Bed Last edited by crakarjax; 02-12-2010 at 12:36 PM.



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