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09-05-2010, 12:28 AM
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Front end kits???
Unfortunatley I did some House cleaning weeks ago and threw out all of my Aftermarket Catalogs, thinking I had spares.
 My questions is, can anyone point me to a company that has a "Resonably Priced Kit" for the Front End that has: Upper/Lower Ball Joints Tie Rod Ends Idler Arms ect. My mechanic says it would be cheaper to by a "Kit" than all the parts individually. Also, the PO put 2 1/2 Drop Spindles on it, so would that affect anything as far as the Fronr End Parts mentioned above, or can I just go with Stock/OEM?
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09-05-2010, 01:11 AM
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Re: Front end kits???
Last edited by Street Lethal '72; 09-05-2010 at 01:12 AM. |
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09-05-2010, 01:11 AM
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Re: Front end kits???
ECE in Fresno has all that stuff, and they're great to work with. I'm buying more and more stuff from them all the time.
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09-05-2010, 07:12 AM
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Re: Front end kits???
If you go with cpp order from there ebay store itll be cheaper
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09-05-2010, 08:32 AM
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Re: Front end kits???
with shipping prices i've not found much savings on the mailorder over local napa or carquest pricing
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09-05-2010, 09:07 AM
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Re: Front end kits???
I just ordered a kit from cpp.
And all the parts where made in tiawan. I was a little disappointed, I expected better from them.
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09-05-2010, 09:17 AM
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Re: Front end kits???
Stock parts will be fine with the drop. Check northern auto parts and price a Moog kit. When I did mine nobody could beat their price.
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09-05-2010, 10:11 AM
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Re: Front end kits???
Star Auto carries Partsmaster (Identical to Moog but about 1/3 the price) Made in USA. I took them and Moog out of the box to compare....same thing. You would definitely save $$ over mail order.
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09-05-2010, 12:07 PM
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Re: Front end kits???
Be cautious of the kits, most are bundled off shore parts. You'll be replacing them in less than 10K miles. There's a reason these parts are well below the cost of quality US made parts.
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09-05-2010, 01:14 PM
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Re: Front end kits???
go to orielly and get moog everything
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09-05-2010, 03:09 PM
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Re: Front end kits???
Thanks everyopne for the suggestions!
I would definatley like to stay with "Moog". I was in the Auto Parts business back in the mid 70's through mid 80's. In fact I worked for a few "Carquest AP Dealers". (Didn't even know they were still around). As for CPP, I had a terrible experience with them sending the wrong part to me, and not compensating me for it. My Truck was in the shop an additional 2 weeks, while they tried to sort things out. When it was said and done, I swore I'd NEVER use them agai. With cheap parts in their "Kits", I'm glad I didn't. Thanks Again! 
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09-05-2010, 03:33 PM
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Re: Front end kits???
Definitely get moog I did not and the quality shows...
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