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MONTEZ · 12-13-2010, 11:32 AM

I am getting ready to redo all the front steering and bushing in my 85 and locally I can get MOOG, Raybesto's and TRW. Also I can get a house brand made by Raybesto's for 1/3 price of the name brand, but have no idea on the quality of it. Also would it be best to just get an energy suspension kit or buy the bushings from the parts house?

What are your opinions?

jimmydean · 12-13-2010, 02:56 PM

My truck is getting Energy Suspension bushings and MOOG ball joints. I have not ventured into the cheaper options because it's only a few dollars and I KNOW this stuff is worth the few extra bucks.

MONTEZ · 12-13-2010, 03:19 PM

I found a place that carried moog and raybestos and I aske to see both parts in hand. They were built pretty much identical, with the exception that the raybestos ones had grease fittings, where as MOOG does not. They also had urethane boots. They were about a little higher in price, but I got him to give them to me for the MOOG price. Might want to look into them if they are in your area.

**Clyde65** · 12-13-2010, 03:33 PM

I used 100% moog on my 65, I do not regret it at all. I figure, why cheap out on the front suspension? up to you though.

MONTEZ · 12-13-2010, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65

I used 100% moog on my 65, I do not regret it at all. I figure, why cheap out on the front suspension? up to you though.

Actually MOOG was the cheaper brand.....

Apparently the Raybestos Professional line prodcuts are actually manufactered by Spicer.

12-13-2010, 11:32 AM	#1
MONTEZ Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nacogdoches,Texas Posts: 330	What steering components to use? I am getting ready to redo all the front steering and bushing in my 85 and locally I can get MOOG, Raybesto's and TRW. Also I can get a house brand made by Raybesto's for 1/3 price of the name brand, but have no idea on the quality of it. Also would it be best to just get an energy suspension kit or buy the bushings from the parts house? What are your opinions? __________________ Smoke Tires, not Drugs

12-13-2010, 02:56 PM	#2
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: What steering components to use? My truck is getting Energy Suspension bushings and MOOG ball joints. I have not ventured into the cheaper options because it's only a few dollars and I KNOW this stuff is worth the few extra bucks. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

12-13-2010, 03:19 PM	#3
MONTEZ Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nacogdoches,Texas Posts: 330	Re: What steering components to use? I found a place that carried moog and raybestos and I aske to see both parts in hand. They were built pretty much identical, with the exception that the raybestos ones had grease fittings, where as MOOG does not. They also had urethane boots. They were about a little higher in price, but I got him to give them to me for the MOOG price. Might want to look into them if they are in your area. __________________ Smoke Tires, not Drugs

12-13-2010, 03:33 PM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: What steering components to use? I used 100% moog on my 65, I do not regret it at all. I figure, why cheap out on the front suspension? up to you though. __________________ 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!*



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