I've currently got my K frame out whilst other work is getting done and plan to do a full rebuild of it. I've read on here that the Moog ball joints are good and have found these are available on eBay.
https://www.ebay.com...34/372941582724
Has anyone used these and were you happy with them.
What about tie rod ends and rack ends etc. I've seen that Resto Country have them as do lots of other suppliers. Are some better than others? Should some be avoided?
https://www.ebay.com...it/400957037835
Thanks in advance for any feedback.
As for the few bushes I'll replace (most of them have already been done) I'm happy with the Mackey ones.
James
Front end rebuild, suppliers/parts worth using
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jd lj
, Feb 20 2020 02:51 PM
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Posted 20 February 2020 - 02:51 PM
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Posted 20 February 2020 - 03:17 PM
Hamburger with the lot.
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Posted 20 February 2020 - 03:53 PM
There will be no stone left unturned. Whilst I'm at it I'll do the lot, stripped, painted, bushed,ball joints, tie rod ends etc etc.
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Posted 20 February 2020 - 07:56 PM
Interested aswell.
I looked at getting these little while ago for the lc
but went rares.
I like the rubber cover design over the balljoint and
id prolly leave the chrome cover off the tops though..ive got to purchase a kit also for the j..
I looked at getting these little while ago for the lc
but went rares.
I like the rubber cover design over the balljoint and
id prolly leave the chrome cover off the tops though..ive got to purchase a kit also for the j..
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Posted 20 February 2020 - 08:04 PM
Get the Moogs James im using them in my rebuild mate has had them in his car for 6 years now no problems
Resto Country for the rest
Resto Country for the rest
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Posted 20 February 2020 - 08:55 PM
I thought they were top chrome caps...my bad...
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Posted 20 February 2020 - 11:59 PM
get with the times like everything else there made by the cheapest bidder
https://www.suspensi...oog-parts-made/
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