McQuay-Norris Quality? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

crakarjax · 02-08-2010, 01:45 PM

I've never used their parts but I can get them fairly cheap. Has anyone had experience with them? I can get them for half the price of Moog. Sound like a good value? I don't want to be putting garbage on my ride, especially suspension parts!

Gracias, in advance.

69 longhorn · 02-08-2010, 03:04 PM

I prefer to stay with Moog parts....crazyAL

Tx Firefighter · 02-08-2010, 03:38 PM

Much lower quality than Moog to go along with the lower price.

nuke1 · 02-09-2010, 02:31 PM

moog all the way

crakarjax · 02-10-2010, 11:25 AM

hmmm, I just ran across a thread where I got the following:

- MOOG is now made in Mexico, and TRW appears to be the same as MOOG (same parent company)
- McQuay-Norris is the same a Spicer, owned by the affina group who also owns Raybestos. Their suspension parts will be badged as Raybestos in the future. (linky)
- Cold Forged parts > Hot Forged

I know Spicer makes a good product. I have heard some discontent about MOOG recently. McQuay-Norris is cheap right now because O'Reillys is discontinuing their sale. I think I might give them a shot...

UPDATE: I compared the McQuay-Norris parts with Raybestos, and it seems that the MN "Extreme Duty" series is quality(ie exactly the same as Raybestos), whereas their normal parts are... not.

Here's a mapping of TRW to MOOG part #'s. I have found that TRW is easily 1/3 the price of MOOG right now. parts cross reference

oldspowered67C10 · 02-14-2010, 02:37 AM

Iva actually good luck w/ McQuay-Norris. We have alot of F-350s in our fleet and I will not use MOOG ball joint on the 4WDs. All too often theyre so tight they cause memory steer, never had that problem with the McQuay-Norris ones. Obvoiusly thats just one application but still something to think about.

crakarjax · 02-14-2010, 11:09 AM

I talked to my older brother yesterday (owns a car shop) and he reiterated that he does not use MOOG anymore. He said that spicer (=Raybestos PG) uses nylon internals which flex instead of deform on impact, whereas MOOG will wear more because it is all metal. Nylon probably creates a smoother ride, also.

I already bought TRW stuff for my truck(=MOOG) but I'll be replacing it with Raybestos PG. Raybestos is cheaper than MOOG but more expensive than most others. I'll go with McQuay-Norris only if I can verify that it's equivalent to Raybestos PG, not their service grade stuff.

02-08-2010, 01:45 PM	#1
crakarjax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,302	McQuay-Norris Quality? I've never used their parts but I can get them fairly cheap. Has anyone had experience with them? I can get them for half the price of Moog. Sound like a good value? I don't want to be putting garbage on my ride, especially suspension parts! Gracias, in advance. __________________ 1968 LWB C20 / AC / Wood Bed

02-08-2010, 03:04 PM	#2
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Re: McQuay-Norris Quality? I prefer to stay with Moog parts....crazyAL __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

02-08-2010, 03:38 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: McQuay-Norris Quality? Much lower quality than Moog to go along with the lower price. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-09-2010, 02:31 PM	#4
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: McQuay-Norris Quality? moog all the way __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

02-10-2010, 11:25 AM	#5
crakarjax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,302	Re: McQuay-Norris Quality? hmmm, I just ran across a thread where I got the following: - MOOG is now made in Mexico, and TRW appears to be the same as MOOG (same parent company) - McQuay-Norris is the same a Spicer, owned by the affina group who also owns Raybestos. Their suspension parts will be badged as Raybestos in the future. (linky) - Cold Forged parts > Hot Forged I know Spicer makes a good product. I have heard some discontent about MOOG recently. McQuay-Norris is cheap right now because O'Reillys is discontinuing their sale. I think I might give them a shot... UPDATE: I compared the McQuay-Norris parts with Raybestos, and it seems that the MN "Extreme Duty" series is quality(ie exactly the same as Raybestos), whereas their normal parts are... not. Here's a mapping of TRW to MOOG part #'s. I have found that TRW is easily 1/3 the price of MOOG right now. parts cross reference __________________ 1968 LWB C20 / AC / Wood Bed Last edited by crakarjax; 02-10-2010 at 11:52 AM.

02-14-2010, 02:37 AM	#6
oldspowered67C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cherry Valley,Ca Posts: 468	Re: McQuay-Norris Quality? Iva actually good luck w/ McQuay-Norris. We have alot of F-350s in our fleet and I will not use MOOG ball joint on the 4WDs. All too often theyre so tight they cause memory steer, never had that problem with the McQuay-Norris ones. Obvoiusly thats just one application but still something to think about.

02-14-2010, 11:09 AM	#7
crakarjax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,302	Re: McQuay-Norris Quality? I talked to my older brother yesterday (owns a car shop) and he reiterated that he does not use MOOG anymore. He said that spicer (=Raybestos PG) uses nylon internals which flex instead of deform on impact, whereas MOOG will wear more because it is all metal. Nylon probably creates a smoother ride, also. I already bought TRW stuff for my truck(=MOOG) but I'll be replacing it with Raybestos PG. Raybestos is cheaper than MOOG but more expensive than most others. I'll go with McQuay-Norris only if I can verify that it's equivalent to Raybestos PG, not their service grade stuff. __________________ 1968 LWB C20 / AC / Wood Bed



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