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Front end rebuild kits #615849 02/17/10 06:15 PM 02/17/10 06:15 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 583 San Antonio, TX CurYellowBird OP mopar
CurYellowBird OP mopar Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 583 San Antonio, TX	Does anyone out there have a good front end rebuild kit for a 1971 roadrunner? I saw one set on ebay for 200$. Thanks for the input. Project War Bird: 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner 383 4 speed with air conditioning GY3 Curious yellow All original

Re: Front end rebuild kits [Re: CurYellowBird] #615850 02/17/10 07:25 PM 02/17/10 07:25 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 2,295 dark side of the moon D Dougsmopars top fuel
Dougsmopars top fuel D Joined: May 2005 Posts: 2,295 dark side of the moon	DON"T BUY IT. Cheap made in China junk. I bought one. Had to replace most of it with real parts. Moog still makes all the front end stuff. Don't make the same mistake i did.

Re: Front end rebuild kits [Re: CurYellowBird] #615851 02/17/10 09:02 PM 02/17/10 09:02 PM
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 276 Temecula, Ca. Z zzyzxpat enthusiast
zzyzxpat enthusiast Z Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 276 Temecula, Ca.	Just bought a complete MOOG set from Rockauto for my '66 Coronet. Ball joints, tie rod ends, upper and lower bushings, idler arm, link bushings. About $400.00. Great stuff. Don't buy cheap here. " The last official act of any goverment, is to loot the treasury" George Washington

Re: Front end rebuild kits [Re: zzyzxpat] #615852 02/17/10 09:24 PM 02/17/10 09:24 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 892 USA K krw71ragtop super stock
krw71ragtop super stock K Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 892 USA	Mancini Racing

Re: Front end rebuild kits [Re: CurYellowBird] #615853 02/17/10 10:17 PM 02/17/10 10:17 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,708 S. Il. U.S.A. 5spdcuda top fuel
5spdcuda top fuel Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,708 S. Il. U.S.A.	You can't really go wrong with Moog parts, they are still the gold standard for OEM type suspension parts. Personally I like poly bushings for the upper control arms for the added stiffness. Poly can be used on the lowers if installed properly. Use the Moog heavy duty improved bushings for the strut rods. The strut rod bushings are very important for maintaining proper toe in, especially when using wider tires than original. Poly also works well for the anti-roll bars.

Re: Front end rebuild kits [Re: 5spdcuda] #615854 02/17/10 10:26 PM 02/17/10 10:26 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 583 San Antonio, TX CurYellowBird OP mopar
CurYellowBird OP mopar Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 583 San Antonio, TX	What about this set up? http://www.performancesuspension.com/pro...roducts_id=5918 Project War Bird: 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner 383 4 speed with air conditioning GY3 Curious yellow All original

Re: Front end rebuild kits [Re: CurYellowBird] #615855 02/17/10 10:45 PM 02/17/10 10:45 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,708 S. Il. U.S.A. 5spdcuda top fuel
5spdcuda top fuel Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,708 S. Il. U.S.A.	I am not a big fan of kits. For most people buying all Moog parts is probably the best way to go. As I said previously poly is OK for the uppers and can be used on the lowers with care. Kits offer ease of purchase, but the ball joints and tie rod ends aren't up to Moog standards.

Re: Front end rebuild kits [Re: 5spdcuda] #615856 02/17/10 10:46 PM 02/17/10 10:46 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 583 San Antonio, TX CurYellowBird OP mopar
CurYellowBird OP mopar Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 583 San Antonio, TX	Does moog have an overall kit? I don't want to buy parts individually. Project War Bird: 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner 383 4 speed with air conditioning GY3 Curious yellow All original

Re: Front end rebuild kits [Re: CurYellowBird] #615857 02/17/10 11:28 PM 02/17/10 11:28 PM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 553 DE Ply72rr mopar
Ply72rr mopar Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 553 DE	Quote: Does moog have an overall kit? I don't want to buy parts individually. Mancini Moog kits

Re: Front end rebuild kits [Re: Ply72rr] #615858 02/17/10 11:34 PM 02/17/10 11:34 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 2,295 dark side of the moon D Dougsmopars top fuel
Dougsmopars top fuel D Joined: May 2005 Posts: 2,295 dark side of the moon	Rock auto parts

Re: Front end rebuild kits [Re: Dougsmopars] #615859 02/17/10 11:42 PM 02/17/10 11:42 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 583 San Antonio, TX CurYellowBird OP mopar
CurYellowBird OP mopar Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 583 San Antonio, TX	I looked at rock auto and I didn't see a complete kit. Unless rock auto is cheaper than mancini, I'll probably end up going with mancini's super kit Last edited by CurYellowBird; 02/17/10 11:44 PM. Project War Bird: 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner 383 4 speed with air conditioning GY3 Curious yellow All original

Re: Front end rebuild kits [Re: CurYellowBird] #615860 02/18/10 09:27 PM 02/18/10 09:27 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,902 New Jersey Bada Bing bremotorsports master
bremotorsports master Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,902 New Jersey Bada Bing	You may also view the complete packages on my website, as I feature Spicer/Raybestos Professional Series: www.billrolikenterprises.com On the home page, go to Group 2 (Suspension-Front) Bill Rolik

Re: Front end rebuild kits [Re: bremotorsports] #615861 02/18/10 09:40 PM 02/18/10 09:40 PM
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 652 Florida D Dennispsalm91 mopar
Dennispsalm91 mopar D Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 652 Florida	Springs and things have great parts. They are sponsers on this site. They have excellent parts that are made in USA.

Re: Front end rebuild kits [Re: Dennispsalm91] #615862 02/18/10 10:28 PM 02/18/10 10:28 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,784 Corpus Christi, TX shanker master
shanker master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,784 Corpus Christi, TX	Spicer parts are a step up from moog which are already great parts. About 8 years ago I bought a P-S-T kit for my wifes duster back when they shipped with all polygraphite bushings, including for the LCA and couldnt be happier, but now that I've gotten into trucks and 4x4 stuff, Spicer is the WAY TO GO! The Federal Government has not yet learned that you cannot legislate morality 1970 Coronet R/T FF4/FF8/V85/V1G 440/Auto/3.23 1970 Coronet R/T FK5/FK5/V8W/V1W 440/Auto/3.55 1970 Super Bee TX9/TX9/V8W/N96 383/Auto/3.91 1975 Duster 360 VS29L5 Daily Driver

Re: Front end rebuild kits [Re: shanker] #615863 02/18/10 10:49 PM 02/18/10 10:49 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 21,318 Manitoba, Canada DaytonaTurbo Too Many Posts
DaytonaTurbo Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 21,318 Manitoba, Canada	I thought a few people had complained on here that the moog control arm bushings are junk? Something about shriveling up after a few K miles..??

Re: Front end rebuild kits [Re: CurYellowBird] #615864 02/18/10 10:56 PM 02/18/10 10:56 PM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 640 Graz, Austria DGS mopar
DGS mopar Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 640 Graz, Austria	Quote: What about this set up? http://www.performancesuspension.com/pro...roducts_id=5918 I bought this kit and it's made up of different brands. The urethane dust boots (and LCA bushings I think) are from Prothane, the sway bar end links are from Energy suspension, the idler arm from McQuay-Norris, the UCA bushings I forgot the brand (but I think Prothane as well), and the ball joints and tie rod ends are from a BAW. BAW is a Taiwanese company - the parts look very good (all have grease nipples) and beefy but I still wanted to find out more. So I googled a bit and found out that BAW is an OEM supplier for many major car manufacturers.. so quality seems to be alright. Haven't tested the parts yet though. btw many US companies get their stuff produced overseas, so buying any kit almost guarantees that you get stuff not made in the US for those who care - I don't as long as the quality is right!

Re: Front end rebuild kits [Re: DGS] #615865 02/18/10 11:20 PM 02/18/10 11:20 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,664 IN A ahy master
ahy master A Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,664 IN	Firm Feel offers a complete kit. Last time I looked, the hard parts were Moog with Moog or polyurethane bushings. Overall cost was competitive. As posted above, another good alternative is Mancini.

Re: Front end rebuild kits [Re: shanker] #615866 02/19/10 12:12 AM 02/19/10 12:12 AM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 587 minot north dakota ledft79 mopar
ledft79 mopar Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 587 minot north dakota	Moog is good, but I am a fan of spicer. Our shop switched from using moog, which I realy liked, to spicer. The end result was way less failed parts. Now I am a spicer fan. 5815872-01-12-201010;04;19PM.JPG (259 downloads) DRIVE EM, DONT HIDE EM.

Re: Front end rebuild kits [Re: ledft79] #615867 02/19/10 12:43 AM 02/19/10 12:43 AM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 583 San Antonio, TX CurYellowBird OP mopar
CurYellowBird OP mopar Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 583 San Antonio, TX	Thanks for the input guys. So far I like mancini and their prices. I never knew about them until recently. My old man was ready to kick my [Edited by Moparts - Family Friendly Site - Keep it clean] when I told him that. I like the super kit mancini is offering. Project War Bird: 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner 383 4 speed with air conditioning GY3 Curious yellow All original

Re: Front end rebuild kits [Re: CurYellowBird] #615868 02/20/10 04:54 PM 02/20/10 04:54 PM
Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 329 Orange Park, FL MRHWS enthusiast
MRHWS enthusiast Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 329 Orange Park, FL	Has anyone used PST? http://www.p-s-t.com/pc-3773-159-plymouth-roadrunner-1968-75.aspx 1973 Charger SE 1974 Charger Rallye 440 Aztec 2008 Charger SRT8

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