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Old December 18th, 2021, 03:51 PM
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Suspension/Steering Part Brands

Are there any brand(s) of steering parts that you would recommend or avoid for a daily driver? Looking for quality at a fair price.

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Old December 18th, 2021, 04:42 PM
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I've always had good experience using Moog, springs, ball joints, tie rods, center link, idler arm sway bar links and bushings. Beyond that I haven't done much work, i.e. control arm components things that modify the factory geometry.

Good Luck with the build.
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Old December 18th, 2021, 08:39 PM
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I have used Moog and McQay-Norris as they are (were when I bought parts) USA manufactured.
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Old December 18th, 2021, 09:25 PM
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You can't go wrong with moog for stock replacements.
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Old December 19th, 2021, 04:34 AM
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Originally Posted by oldcutlass
You can't go wrong with moog for stock replacements.
^^^^this.
You may want to consider tall ball joints, if you're going to be in there. The lowers will drop the front a little, and they may not fit 14" wheels. It was one of the best things I've ever done to the car, as far as handling.
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I used to use Moog but recently tried ProForged. I was extremely happy with the quality and cost was on par with Moog.
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Old December 21st, 2021, 02:55 PM
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do you have a part #?
You may want to consider tall ball joints, if you're going to be in there.
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