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custom63 · 11-08-2010, 11:45 PM

I am about to buy control arm bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends, etc. to update and freshen up my doner '80 setup I have for my '63. Ive looked all over the web at all the vendors and local parts stores and have found a hand full of options and prices. Bushing prices as low as $12 up to $30 a set and ball joints as low as $20 up to $55 ea. Can someone chime in and give me an idea of whats worth spending the extra coin on and what experiences they have had with the cheaper vs the pricey.

Thanks in advance all!!

andyh1956 · 11-09-2010, 12:40 AM

kanter lists a c10 kit, #02391B for $219. they have lifetime warranty on their parts.
andy

Maxxd07 · 11-09-2010, 01:24 AM

Get some Moog parts from summit or your local parts store. Well worth the money and im sure most people would agree.

Greg63 · 11-09-2010, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxxd07

Get some Moog parts from summit or your local parts store. Well worth the money and im sure most people would agree.

Agree.

custom63 · 11-10-2010, 01:52 AM

Thanks for the replies guys....Looks like Moog is getting the winning vote. Does anybody know if there is a big difference between Moog and the NAPA brand stuff cuz thier prices are almost the same. BTW I am going with OEM rubber cuz I have heard alot of bad stuff about the poly sqeaking after a short while of use and all I want is a smooth and quiet ride. Im not to worried about trying to make it extra tight for handling and cornering. Anybody have any additional thoughts?

markeb01 · 11-10-2010, 02:46 AM

I would go with either MOOG or Napa. I don't know where Napa sources their suspension parts, but in my experience they have the best quality parts of any national chain store I've used.

For an opinion on poly bushings, I'd refer to post #14 on the following thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=poly+bushings

cris well · 11-12-2010, 04:00 PM

i read in another thread that if you get the same part #s as moog that they are pretty much the same. is this the case?

i found the same numbers at o'reilly for $13 and $18 for the tie rod ends and $7 for the sleeve.

moog #s

ES415RL outer

ES403L inner

ES2004S sleeve

NCD1966 · 11-12-2010, 06:01 PM

I use to work in the auto parts business.

you will be surprised on how many parts are made by the same company and gets rebranded by another. I know Oreilly had Moog and another brand. (dont remember the name) I open a few boxes of the other brand and the parts had Moog's name and part numbers.

A old friend was a manger at Car Quest. The Car Quest oil was made by Valvoline.

11-09-2010, 12:40 AM	#2
andyh1956 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: thomastown mississippi Posts: 1,261	Re: Quaility of Parts kanter lists a c10 kit, #02391B for $219. they have lifetime warranty on their parts. andy

11-09-2010, 01:24 AM	#3
Maxxd07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ND Posts: 520	Re: Quaility of Parts Get some Moog parts from summit or your local parts store. Well worth the money and im sure most people would agree. __________________ Name: Les ---------------------- Couple 80s Couple 70s One 68

11-10-2010, 01:52 AM	#5
custom63 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Auburn, Ca. Posts: 171	Re: Quaility of Parts Thanks for the replies guys....Looks like Moog is getting the winning vote. Does anybody know if there is a big difference between Moog and the NAPA brand stuff cuz thier prices are almost the same. BTW I am going with OEM rubber cuz I have heard alot of bad stuff about the poly sqeaking after a short while of use and all I want is a smooth and quiet ride. Im not to worried about trying to make it extra tight for handling and cornering. Anybody have any additional thoughts? __________________ Tommy~ The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits -- Albert Einstein 63 build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317341

11-10-2010, 02:46 AM	#6
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Quaility of Parts I would go with either MOOG or Napa. I don't know where Napa sources their suspension parts, but in my experience they have the best quality parts of any national chain store I've used. For an opinion on poly bushings, I'd refer to post #14 on the following thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=poly+bushings

11-12-2010, 04:00 PM	#7
cris well Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: atlanta, ga Posts: 318	Re: Quaility of Parts i read in another thread that if you get the same part #s as moog that they are pretty much the same. is this the case? i found the same numbers at o'reilly for $13 and $18 for the tie rod ends and $7 for the sleeve. moog #s ES415RL outer ES403L inner ES2004S sleeve

11-08-2010, 11:45 PM	#1
custom63 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Auburn, Ca. Posts: 171	Quaility of Parts I am about to buy control arm bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends, etc. to update and freshen up my doner '80 setup I have for my '63. Ive looked all over the web at all the vendors and local parts stores and have found a hand full of options and prices. Bushing prices as low as $12 up to $30 a set and ball joints as low as $20 up to $55 ea. Can someone chime in and give me an idea of whats worth spending the extra coin on and what experiences they have had with the cheaper vs the pricey. Thanks in advance all!! __________________ Tommy~ The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits -- Albert Einstein 63 build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317341

11-12-2010, 06:01 PM	#8
NCD1966 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette , La Posts: 404	Re: Quaility of Parts I use to work in the auto parts business. you will be surprised on how many parts are made by the same company and gets rebranded by another. I know Oreilly had Moog and another brand. (dont remember the name) I open a few boxes of the other brand and the parts had Moog's name and part numbers. A old friend was a manger at Car Quest. The Car Quest oil was made by Valvoline. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Stepside 355ci sbc with 3speed OD 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 6.2 1980 Chevy Camaro z28 383ci 1990 Chevy Suburban 350 tbi 2x4 (sold) 1984 Chevy C10 sliverado short fleet 1997 Chevy C1500 short fleet

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