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: final opinions, who to get suspension parts from?


ray moore
Dec 4th, 04, 12:44 PM
Opinions Please, I am getting ready to order suspension parts ( Springs front and back and all spring mounting hardware, front end rebuilt kit new tie rods ball joints etc., bushings (poly I am thinking), sway bars, suspension hardware)for my 68 RS/SS BB, I have been leaning toward Rick's First Gen for Front end kits with poly bushings and everything else. Their parts are TRW, Moog ,Eaton springs, addco sway bars, all good parts or so I have read.
I have also looked at PST but I am not sure of their parts source OEM.
I would like to get everything from one source to try and ensure everything goes together right.
I like the KITS that include most parts, I know I will probably be doubling up on some bushings if I order Kits for the different areas I want to cover,
Any opinions on Rick's kits versus PST. Any other places I should consider before placing my final order. I am looking to rebuild to original with a little tweak to better bushings and maybe stronger front springs,bigger sway bars and a little stronger front end parts.

Thanks
Ray Moore

Gary L
Dec 5th, 04, 03:16 PM
I bought my rear bushings and spring mounting pads from Classic Muscle. They are GM parts. I bought the Moog front end parts from Summit Racing, but went rubber for the bushings. They had the best price on Moog and no sales tax. The pitman arm is only available repro. Got it from Rick's.

dukemd66
Dec 5th, 04, 04:14 PM
just purchased moog balljoints, inner outer tie rods from rockauto. I think they were a little cheaper than summit.

K5103 Stock Lower Ball Joint
K5108 Stock Upper Ball Joint
ES681N Stock Inner Tie Rod
ES381RL Stock Outer Tie Rod

Rick