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03-11-2008, 02:55 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Tucson, Az
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quality parts
I need to replace the ball joint and tie rod ends on my 70 1/2 ton. whos sell good parts ( I only want to do them once.) who to avoid? or does it really matter?
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03-11-2008, 03:09 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Shelbyville, KY
Posts: 3,269
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Re: quality parts
suspension and steering stuff is available from almost any parts store--Napa, O'Reilley, Auto Zone---just make sure it is american manufactured like Moog, etc. Tell them to shove the China crap when it comes to brakes, steering etc.
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03-11-2008, 04:15 AM
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Rottenwood Garage Member
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Marietta, Georgia
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Re: quality parts
If you want the best...use Moog...but its going to cost you.
I have noticed that most of your budget suspension parts are also "Made in the USA" but I agree....NO China parts for me.
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03-11-2008, 04:38 AM
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72 Chevelle Club
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Newton , Iowa
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Re: quality parts
Moog the extra money is well worth it !!! I buy mine at Car Quest
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03-11-2008, 06:10 AM
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Weekend Warrior
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: CT
Posts: 1,787
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Re: quality parts
Summit sells moog too - might be a cheaper option. You can actually go to federal-mogul's website and look up what part numbers you need - if you want to save time @ the parts store or summit.
Federal's site is kinda hard to navigate - so hopefully this will work: http://www.federal-mogul.com/en/Afte...s/Catalogs.htm
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03-11-2008, 06:35 AM
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Chevy One
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: The BeeHive State
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Re: quality parts
I second, third and forth on the MOOG. They are worth every extra dollar.
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03-11-2008, 06:44 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: FT Smith AR
Posts: 512
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Re: quality parts
Southern parts stores O'Riellys have Moog and also sell a cheaper version called AutoDrive which still is made my Moog but internally a little different but still has lifetime warranty. if you have an O'Riellys locally I suggest you check them out.
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03-11-2008, 07:04 AM
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Still Just Havin Some Fun!
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma
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Re: quality parts
i bought everything new for my 67 at Oreillys and it was about $320 and that was every part I could change. They had most of it in stock!
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03-11-2008, 07:25 AM
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Gone to greener pastures
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Gateway to the Delta
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Re: quality parts
Nuttin' but MOOG!
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03-11-2008, 07:25 AM
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laying low
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Searcy, Ark. USA
Posts: 13,118
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Re: quality parts
No doubt Moog is about the best there is but they also offer different grades in the Moog line. Regular, heavy duty and severe duty parts are available for some year models at some of the stores. I prefer the heavy duty idler and pitman arms on mine.
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