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Old 05-22-2003, 10:35 PM
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Best place to get GOOD tie rods and ball joints?

I'm redoing my suspension this spring, and even though i dont need them YET, I'm sure one of them is going to go soon. Where can I get some good tie rods and ball joints for my car? Thanks!
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Old 05-22-2003, 11:30 PM
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I used Moog parts when I replaced the bushings, ball joints, and tie rod ends on my car. I used GM sway bar links, which were upgraded from the original ones. Everything worked great, very tight front end now.
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As long as you buy a brand name from an auto parts store, they should be of good quality. TRW, Moog, etc.
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Old 05-23-2003, 09:25 AM
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Stay away from Mcquary Norris (sp?) I worked at a CSK for two years part time. It seems like half of all the ball joints we sold came back with in 6 months (had a one year on them). Then I went over to a small parts store that only sold Moog, I don't recall ever getting one back and I sold a lot more ball joints there than I did at CSK.
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I think none of the aftermarket balljoints are as nice as the stock GM lubed-for-life balljoints. I've tried a few. The GM's are more expensive, but that's what I'm using again now.
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Old 05-23-2003, 11:36 AM
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I was thinking that, if my stockers have lasted me this far maybe I should just replace them with GM ones. Anyone know what GM charges for them? Thanks guys!
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Call Jason Chromer and ask. He always seems to get GM parts cheaper than anyone else.

(877) 726-8295

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Another vote for Moog.
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Old 05-23-2003, 04:01 PM
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For tie rod ends i used Baer Adjustable bump steer ends with spherical (sp?) rod ends. Worked awesome, pretty expensive however.
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