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Source for front end rebuild kits? - PST lasted 18 years. #2657184
05/20/19 10:53 AM
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67SATisfaction Offline OP
The member whose name is actually Art
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I read through this thread to check what you all are using for Front End Rebuild Kits - looks like Summit & FirmFeel.
...then maybe JEGS, NAPA, RockAuto if I want to piecemeal it.. or Moog of course.

https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/2373717/Searchpage/1/Main/199190/Words/%2Bballjoint/Search/true/anyone-sell-lower-rebuild-parts-thats-not-in-kit.html#Post2373717

Anyone have experience with PST lately? Any other sources I should consider?

..beside asking about sourcing a new kit - I just want to share that the cheapo Front End Kit I bought from PST did pretty well.
One upper ball joint has finally worn to the point of replacement, the rubber bushings are squeaking more than I like.. so it will all be replaced.

..but the PST parts lasted me 18 years - about 32,000 miles.

- Art


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Re: Source for front end rebuild kits? - PST lasted 18 years. [Re: 67SATisfaction] #2657211
05/20/19 12:18 PM
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Hey Art, I bought the pst kit 10 years ago. The idler arm die pretty quick, I would probably just go moog. In the future.


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Re: Source for front end rebuild kits? - PST lasted 18 years. [Re: FurryStump] #2657217
05/20/19 12:40 PM
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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See if you can find some TRW parts.As good as the old Moogs maybe better.Moog quality isnt as good as it was.We have PST in 2 vehicles.Mines at least 15 years old.Had one lower go bad because my son didnt grease it.Still tight.Rocky


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Re: Source for front end rebuild kits? - PST lasted 18 years. [Re: FurryStump] #2657354
05/20/19 10:13 PM
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67SATisfaction Offline OP
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Thanks guys,
OK, so PST doesn't stand out with a terrible reputation or anything that I've missed.
I'll compare with the offerings from the vendors and go from there.

Hey Rhett!!
How are you and the Barracuda?
... I got pics of you going down the 1/4mile at LVD Musclepalooza last year I think - or the year before - I didn't have a chance to track you down in the paddock area tho.

Cheers,
- Art


65 Satellite hardtop 361/4bbl console 727 2.76
67 Satellite convert 383/2bbl column 727 3.23
67 Lancia Fulvia Sport 1.3 Zagato. Alloy body, 1.3L V4 DOHC 4-spd
67 Lancia Fulvia Rallye 1.3. Alloy panel, 1.3L V4 DOHC 4-spd
71 Alfa Romeo GT Junior 1300 Zagato, 1.3L 4cyl DOHC hemi 5-spd
82 Alfa Romeo GTV6 2.5L SOHC hemi V6 5-spd transaxle
75 Maserati Bora US spec 4.9L DOHC hemi V8 5-spd ZF
77 Maserati Khamsin Euro spec 4.9L DOHC hemi V8 5-spd ZF
07 Aston Martin DB9 6.0L DOHC V12 6spd transaxle
Re: Source for front end rebuild kits? - PST lasted 18 years. [Re: 67SATisfaction] #2657361
05/20/19 10:21 PM
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I think the last PST kit I bought was in 91. Back then quality US made parts were abundant.

Today, who knows what's coming from where. I'd go with Doctor Diff.

Re: Source for front end rebuild kits? - PST lasted 18 years. [Re: Sniper] #2657511
05/21/19 11:23 AM
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moog products have greatly gone downhill over the last 10-15 years. examples include ball joint and tierod boots splitting after only a few months, bushings almost immediately cracking even when tightened correctly with the weight on them, and idler arms dying within a few thousand miles. terrible looking castings compared to old stock made back in the day.
i don't know who to recommend, but it now is certainly not moog. their name may indicate quality, but people recognize the name as such, buy it, and are quickly disappointed.
beer

Re: Source for front end rebuild kits? - PST lasted 18 years. [Re: moparx] #2657522
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I've always had good luck with ESPO Springs for front and rear suspension components if you're looking for OE type components. They have kits or individual parts, good tech support, and great service. The latest purchase was last year when we did the 89 Ramcharger complete front and rear suspension, 1+ inch over stock leaf springs, poly bushings. Everything fit perfect and a year later still going strong. I've used their components in several of my cars and trucks over the years. Not sure where they are currently sourcing their parts from but you could ask them.







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