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72swb4me · 09-11-2010, 05:31 PM

Who has the best front end suspension kit out there?

Lee H · 09-11-2010, 05:51 PM

What are you looking for? Just basic rebuild parts or control arms, springs, etc. If just basic rebuild parts (ball joints, tie rod ends, idler and pitman arms) be careful of the kits, most are cheap off shore parts and you will be dissapointed. If you want some quality that will last, piece the parts together with moog or spicer type quality parts. Keep in mind there is a reason these kits are cheap compared the individual parts, they are not in the game to do you any favors.

C20-67_N_MO · 09-11-2010, 05:52 PM

Whatever you do make sure you get a good brand such as Moog.

They are the leader for suspension parts.

http://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/

Now as far as kits are concerned Early Classic Enterprises bundles these together.

Just not sure if it's cheaper than running down to you local parts store or not.

Good luck

72swb4me · 09-14-2010, 09:50 PM

Thanks for the input. I have 2" front springs. I am going to get the following:
Front Lower Ball Joints
Front Upper Ball Joints
Front Lower Control Arm Shaft
Front Upper Control Arm Shaft

What else should I be concerned with?

**Clyde65** · 09-15-2010, 10:18 AM

I have the same 2' springs in the front, I also totally rebuilt my 72 front suspension with ECE/moog parts( ECE sells only Moog). I am totally happy with the build, I bought upper and lower a-arms and had them powder coated and painted all other parts with chassis black paint, it looks very nice and handles worlds better.

I did the ECE kit with the springs. It comes with shafts, upper/lower ball joints, sway bar bushings and bump stops along with all new hardware. I also bought new u-bolts for the shafts.

72BlckButy · 09-15-2010, 04:50 PM

ECE w/ MOOG parts in my opinion.

09-11-2010, 05:31 PM	#1
72swb4me Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 90	front suspension kit for my 72 pickup Who has the best front end suspension kit out there?

09-11-2010, 05:51 PM	#2
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: front suspension kit for my 72 pickup What are you looking for? Just basic rebuild parts or control arms, springs, etc. If just basic rebuild parts (ball joints, tie rod ends, idler and pitman arms) be careful of the kits, most are cheap off shore parts and you will be dissapointed. If you want some quality that will last, piece the parts together with moog or spicer type quality parts. Keep in mind there is a reason these kits are cheap compared the individual parts, they are not in the game to do you any favors. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

09-11-2010, 05:52 PM	#3
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: front suspension kit for my 72 pickup Whatever you do make sure you get a good brand such as Moog. They are the leader for suspension parts. http://www.moog-suspension-parts.com/ Now as far as kits are concerned Early Classic Enterprises bundles these together. Just not sure if it's cheaper than running down to you local parts store or not. Good luck __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

09-14-2010, 09:50 PM	#4
72swb4me Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 90	Re: front suspension kit for my 72 pickup Thanks for the input. I have 2" front springs. I am going to get the following: Front Lower Ball Joints Front Upper Ball Joints Front Lower Control Arm Shaft Front Upper Control Arm Shaft What else should I be concerned with?

09-15-2010, 10:18 AM	#5
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: front suspension kit for my 72 pickup I have the same 2' springs in the front, I also totally rebuilt my 72 front suspension with ECE/moog parts( ECE sells only Moog). I am totally happy with the build, I bought upper and lower a-arms and had them powder coated and painted all other parts with chassis black paint, it looks very nice and handles worlds better. I did the ECE kit with the springs. It comes with shafts, upper/lower ball joints, sway bar bushings and bump stops along with all new hardware. I also bought new u-bolts for the shafts. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!* Last edited by Clyde65; 09-15-2010 at 10:32 AM.

09-15-2010, 04:50 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: front suspension kit for my 72 pickup ECE w/ MOOG parts in my opinion. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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