using NOS suspension parts ok? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chewychevy67 · 03-16-2012, 05:21 PM

I have stumbled across NOS upper and lower GM ball joints i was planning to use on my 67. I was curious if you would use these or would buying brand new MOOG parts be a better option. These are in very nice shape and came nicely in their original boxes? would using these cause me troubles? Rod.

**Tim Christian** · 03-16-2012, 06:59 PM

I would as soon use them as anything else on the market.

shawno72 · 03-16-2012, 07:21 PM

I agree, I don't see how any damage to them would occur sitting in a box on the shelf.

PanelDeland · 03-16-2012, 08:57 PM

I would rather use NOS where available.

**special-K** · 03-17-2012, 10:11 AM

The only reason I wouldn't use the N.O.S.parts is because they have become far more valuable than top quality Moog replacement parts that will give perfectly good service. The question is more,"Are Moog parts as good as OEM?". The answer is yes,or at least you will never see the difference. Once the OEM is in there it just becomes something you can boost while talking your truck up. Other than that,no one would ever know the difference. Once you use the N.O.S.parts they are no longer N.O.S. They are P.I.S....parts in service

**Boog** · 03-17-2012, 10:22 AM

[P.I.S....parts in service ] good one Tim

**Boog** · 03-17-2012, 10:22 AM

[P.I.S....parts in service ] good one Tim

neat parts find

1-2many · 03-17-2012, 04:04 PM

"The only reason I wouldn't use the N.O.S.parts is because they have become far more valuable than top quality Moog replacement parts that will give perfectly good service."

Sell them on Ebay and use the extra cash to buy more stuff.

03-16-2012, 05:21 PM	#1
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,438	using NOS suspension parts ok? I have stumbled across NOS upper and lower GM ball joints i was planning to use on my 67. I was curious if you would use these or would buying brand new MOOG parts be a better option. These are in very nice shape and came nicely in their original boxes? would using these cause me troubles? Rod. Attached Images

03-16-2012, 06:59 PM	#2
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: using NOS suspension parts ok? I would as soon use them as anything else on the market.

03-16-2012, 07:21 PM	#3
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: using NOS suspension parts ok? I agree, I don't see how any damage to them would occur sitting in a box on the shelf. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-16-2012, 08:57 PM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: using NOS suspension parts ok? I would rather use NOS where available. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

03-17-2012, 10:11 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: using NOS suspension parts ok? The only reason I wouldn't use the N.O.S.parts is because they have become far more valuable than top quality Moog replacement parts that will give perfectly good service. The question is more,"Are Moog parts as good as OEM?". The answer is yes,or at least you will never see the difference. Once the OEM is in there it just becomes something you can boost while talking your truck up. Other than that,no one would ever know the difference. Once you use the N.O.S.parts they are no longer N.O.S. They are P.I.S....parts in service __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-17-2012, 10:22 AM	#6
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,103	Re: using NOS suspension parts ok? [P.I.S....parts in service ] good one Tim __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-17-2012, 04:04 PM	#8
1-2many Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central California Posts: 39	Re: using NOS suspension parts ok? "The only reason I wouldn't use the N.O.S.parts is because they have become far more valuable than top quality Moog replacement parts that will give perfectly good service." Sell them on Ebay and use the extra cash to buy more stuff. __________________ Free beer is good beer.



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