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cmyc5575 · 10-24-2012, 06:45 PM

I seen that lmc has a rebuild bushing kit but i dont want to spend what they are asking. Is there any other vendors that sell a poly urethane bushing kit for and 82 gmc 2wd long bed?

75chev4x4 · 10-24-2012, 07:13 PM

I wouldn't buy from lmc for that stuff anyway I did and wasn't happy with any of there suspension parts. Have you looked at moog bushings, they should make them.

cmyc5575 · 10-24-2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 75chev4x4

I wouldn't buy from lmc for that stuff anyway I did and wasn't happy with any of there suspension parts. Have you looked at moog bushings, they should make them.

I was told to check out moog bushings. Do they have a home website?

Old rusty: Most of the shops that I have checked into say they order there stuff threw lmc.

**old Rusty C10** · 10-24-2012, 07:14 PM

go to a decent speed shop they will sell you a quality kit cheaper than LMC

rusty76 · 10-24-2012, 07:39 PM

Have you checked your local parts house. Sometimes they'll carry Energy Suspension Bushings and such. You just have to ask. You'd be surprised at what the local guys carry and or can get.

cmyc5575 · 10-24-2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rusty76

Have you checked your local parts house. Sometimes they'll carry Energy Suspension Bushings and such. You just have to ask. You'd be surprised at what the local guys carry and or can get.

No sir. I will deffinatley do that tho.

Ski-me · 10-24-2012, 08:08 PM

Recommend Moog stuff as well. Most auto parts stores should have them or could order them in.

If you know/find out the part numbers....amazon could work too.

You only want to do the front end once...get decent parts!
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cmyc5575 · 10-24-2012, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ski-me

Recommend Moog stuff as well. Most auto parts stores should have them or could order them in.

If you know/find out the part numbers....amazon could work too.

You only want to do the front end once...get decent parts!
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Do they usually sell these in kits tho for like the entire front end?

Skunksmash · 10-29-2012, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ski-me

Recommend Moog stuff as well. Most auto parts stores should have them or could order them in.

If you know/find out the part numbers....amazon could work too.

You only want to do the front end once...get decent parts!
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If you go with moog just make sure you get the problem solver or "HD" line of their stuff. They got bought out by crappa (whoops i mean Napa) and their quality has gone way downhill UNLESS you get the problem solver or HD. A lot of people overlook, but brands like ACdelco and motorcraft have to be up the the manufacturers standards. Which is of course, lasting around 100k miles. Or more sometimes. Cause its what you'll find on a new vehicle that they have to warranty. A lot of those off brand ones will go 5 or 10K and need to be replaced again. Junk.

cmyc5575 · 10-30-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Skunksmash

If you go with moog just make sure you get the problem solver or "HD" line of their stuff. They got bought out by crappa (whoops i mean Napa) and their quality has gone way downhill UNLESS you get the problem solver or HD. A lot of people overlook, but brands like ACdelco and motorcraft have to be up the the manufacturers standards. Which is of course, lasting around 100k miles. Or more sometimes. Cause its what you'll find on a new vehicle that they have to warranty. A lot of those off brand ones will go 5 or 10K and need to be replaced again. Junk.

Yeah I have heard of this happening and was a buddy of mine he stated that the lower control arm bushing just disappeared one day and the truck started doing some weird handling. Any idea what one of those pst kits run. I have heard that they have great quality stuff.

Ski-me · 10-30-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Skunksmash

If you go with moog just make sure you get the problem solver or "HD" line of their stuff. They got bought out by crappa (whoops i mean Napa) and their quality has gone way downhill UNLESS you get the problem solver or HD. A lot of people overlook, but brands like ACdelco and motorcraft have to be up the the manufacturers standards. Which is of course, lasting around 100k miles. Or more sometimes. Cause its what you'll find on a new vehicle that they have to warranty. A lot of those off brand ones will go 5 or 10K and need to be replaced again. Junk.

Is this mainly with the 2wd versions or IFS versions......or does it also apply to some of the older, K5 4wd trucks? I used the Moogs in the upper and lower positions on my 89' K5.

thesickc10 · 10-24-2012, 09:03 PM

classic industries sells that stuff but i dont remember any pricing.

softballnrd27 · 10-25-2012, 08:44 AM

P-S-T
I bought a kit from them and it was straight forward and fairly easy to install.

cmyc5575 · 10-25-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by softballnrd27

P-S-T
I bought a kit from them and it was straight forward and fairly easy to install.

Ok thanks.

InLimbo · 10-26-2012, 02:50 PM

I have found that rockauto.com has some of the lowest prices on moog. If you order from them do a web search for "coupons". Can get another 5% off. Also look here - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522860

notyo_cheez · 10-26-2012, 06:43 PM

Rockauto also has complete Dorman repro lower and upper control arms complete with ball joints, shafts bushings etc. Less shipping it'll set you back around $800.

king-918 · 10-27-2012, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cmyc5575

I seen that lmc has a rebuild bushing kit but i dont want to spend what they are asking. Is there any other vendors that sell a poly urethane bushing kit for and 82 gmc 2wd long bed?

Are you wanting to replace the bushings?
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cmyc5575 · 10-27-2012, 05:17 PM

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Are you wanting to replace the bushings?
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Yes sir along with wheel bearings and tie rod ends and ball joints. Any other suggestions as to what I should replace?

king-918 · 10-27-2012, 11:41 PM

Pro performance has your bushing at a great price and you can get the rest like tie rods and ball joints at AutoZone or orielys
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cmyc5575 · 10-27-2012, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by king-918

Pro performance has your bushing at a great price and you can get the rest like tie rods and ball joints at AutoZone or orielys
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Thank you my fello okie in arms. Is it just pro performance.com

big10ratrod77 · 10-28-2012, 11:26 PM

i installed a pst kit on my 73 duster a few years back and it came with everthing but the wheel bearings... the kit made a huge differance in the handling of the car i would recomend this kit to anyoneif your truck dont have a sway bar ide recomend picking up on from a unk yard off a 3/4 or 1 ton truck that will make a huge differance in how the truck drives

Skunksmash · 10-30-2012, 06:15 PM

Not real sure. Id assume it was just anything after the Napa buyout. Got a few friends in the wheel and tire biz that say stay away from moog nowadays. Except for th hd/problem solver line.
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10-24-2012, 06:45 PM	#1
cmyc5575 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: okc, OKlahoma Posts: 483	Needing to rebuild front end? I seen that lmc has a rebuild bushing kit but i dont want to spend what they are asking. Is there any other vendors that sell a poly urethane bushing kit for and 82 gmc 2wd long bed?

10-24-2012, 07:13 PM	#2
75chev4x4 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Estacada, Oregon Posts: 254	Re: Needing to rebuild front end? I wouldn't buy from lmc for that stuff anyway I did and wasn't happy with any of there suspension parts. Have you looked at moog bushings, they should make them.

10-24-2012, 07:14 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Needing to rebuild front end? go to a decent speed shop they will sell you a quality kit cheaper than LMC __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-24-2012, 07:39 PM	#5
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: Needing to rebuild front end? Have you checked your local parts house. Sometimes they'll carry Energy Suspension Bushings and such. You just have to ask. You'd be surprised at what the local guys carry and or can get. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

10-24-2012, 08:08 PM	#7
Ski-me Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colo Springs, CO Posts: 870	Re: Needing to rebuild front end? Recommend Moog stuff as well. Most auto parts stores should have them or could order them in. If you know/find out the part numbers....amazon could work too. You only want to do the front end once...get decent parts! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ - Jeff 89' K5 Blazer, 2.5" lift, 35" tires 04' GMC Yukon XL, 3/4 ton, 8.1L

10-24-2012, 09:03 PM	#12
thesickc10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New Hope, PA Posts: 279	Re: Needing to rebuild front end? classic industries sells that stuff but i dont remember any pricing. __________________ 1985 c10 355 th350 (working on 4 speed conversion to super t10) 1979 camaro 358 super t10 2003 f250 superchip slp exhaust

10-25-2012, 08:44 AM	#13
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: Needing to rebuild front end? P-S-T I bought a kit from them and it was straight forward and fairly easy to install. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

10-26-2012, 02:50 PM	#15
InLimbo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 34	Re: Needing to rebuild front end? I have found that rockauto.com has some of the lowest prices on moog. If you order from them do a web search for "coupons". Can get another 5% off. Also look here - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522860

10-26-2012, 06:43 PM	#16
notyo_cheez Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: corpus christi, tx - america's fattest city Posts: 253	Re: Needing to rebuild front end? Rockauto also has complete Dorman repro lower and upper control arms complete with ball joints, shafts bushings etc. Less shipping it'll set you back around $800.

10-27-2012, 11:41 PM	#19
king-918 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 1,056	Re: Needing to rebuild front end? Pro performance has your bushing at a great price and you can get the rest like tie rods and ball joints at AutoZone or orielys Posted via Mobile Device __________________ <----Christopher My Tardis Oh yeah I'm really a Toyota guy, but had some stuff sitting around. Oklahoma

10-28-2012, 11:26 PM	#21
big10ratrod77 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: hillborough nc Posts: 410	Re: Needing to rebuild front end? i installed a pst kit on my 73 duster a few years back and it came with everthing but the wheel bearings... the kit made a huge differance in the handling of the car i would recomend this kit to anyoneif your truck dont have a sway bar ide recomend picking up on from a unk yard off a 3/4 or 1 ton truck that will make a huge differance in how the truck drives __________________ 77 chevy BIG 10 350/sm465/12bolt w 3.73 bout 240 horse power NO power steerin 79 chevy 1/2 ton 250/three on the tree/3.08s soon to get built 250/floor shift conversion/3.08s 81 mercedes 300d 25 MPG 77 chevy BIG DOOLEY 454/sm-465/14 bolt 4.10s "fully loaded" 73 plymouth duster 225 slant six/230 3 speed/8 1/4 trying to acheve 300 horse six http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3135091 '77 chevy trucks. built to stay tough. life is short build a hot rod

10-30-2012, 06:15 PM	#22
Skunksmash Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 1,014	Re: Needing to rebuild front end? Not real sure. Id assume it was just anything after the Napa buyout. Got a few friends in the wheel and tire biz that say stay away from moog nowadays. Except for th hd/problem solver line. Posted via Mobile Device



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