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Front End Rebuild #2185776
10/30/16 12:59 PM
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Going to start working on the 72 Duster the front end totally needs rebuilt is it better to get a whole kit (like from PST) or go to part store and order all the parts I need? What name brand parts are better?

Re: Front End Rebuild [Re: 70dart318] #2185788
10/30/16 01:08 PM
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I recently did the same on a 65
c body and ordered all Moog from Rock auto for a better price overall. Maybe got lucky but it was all USA made when it came in too. I ordered a second set of several items for the shelf and future repairs.

Re: Front End Rebuild [Re: 65pacecar] #2185800
10/30/16 01:23 PM
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iagree Moog and Rockauto are hard to beat. Just be sure to check and make sure that Moog is stamped on all the individual parts.


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Re: Front End Rebuild [Re: 70dart318] #2185862
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amazon too, sometimes beats the price. once you have a part number try there.

Re: Front End Rebuild [Re: Andrewh] #2185908
10/30/16 04:01 PM
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I highly recommend Rockauto. good prices/good customer service. More importantly tho I would confirm that EVERY piece you purchase is made in US of A (or similar quality), Australia/new zealand


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Re: Front End Rebuild [Re: 70dart318] #2185933
10/30/16 04:36 PM
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i used the Energy Suspension 'Hyper-flex' all poly kit in my rebuild last year. while i would recommend the actual pieces and their fit/quality, the 'everything you need' kit had parts that i couldn't use (69 B-body). front stabilizer bar bushings were generic and wouldn't work in the original locations, the lower control arm bushings were impossible to use (so said the machine shop i used to press out the old).

i will take the blame for it though as i ordered it on-line. sadly the days of going to the speed/parts store and actually seeing what you are getting are over unless you are a chebby or ford guy.

Re: Front End Rebuild [Re: mikemee1331] #2186174
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Part quality in some of the kits has been variable.

I would suggest Moog/Rock Auto or a kit from Firm Feel.

Re: Front End Rebuild [Re: 70dart318] #2186202
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Although I've not used it, the kit from Bill Rolik Enterprises has always peaked my interest. I'm about to the point where I'm going to start buying parts for a complete restoration and suspension has been one of the areas I've looked around for good parts.

Re: Front End Rebuild [Re: 70dart318] #2186519
10/31/16 10:28 AM
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