Olds Parts Source

They're selling front end kits for what seems like a very low price. NAPA lists the lower ball joints alone for $124 each, the uppers at $198 each, and Rock Auto has Moog lower ball joints for $66 each and no listing at all for uppers. Get a pair of springs, and that's close to a full rebuild for under $400.

That just seems too cheap. What's wrong with this picture?

Edit: Just noticed this one as well: Performance Super Front End 1965-1992 Oldsmobile Full Size, RWD

 

Well, it's not Olds Parts Source, it's OLD Parts Source. I've never heard of them, but here's their website:

http://oldpartssource.com/

Now here's the interesting part. Their address is a PO box in Montville, NJ. That's only a couple of miles from Boonton, NJ, home of Kanter Auto Parts. The photos that Old Parts Source uses on their website are the exact same ones that Kanter uses. I'm betting that they are the same company. Perhaps Old Parts Source is how Kanter dumps Chinesium "white box" parts?

 

Oops. I guess once I started typing "Old", I just couldn't stop...

Looking at the two competing kit vendors, I might just go with the second guy. If the first one is Kanter unloading cheap junk without their name attached, then the second guy's quality can't be any worse, and he includes more parts...

 

its your money but i would (and did) buy MOOG and other known quality parts to replace worn out parts

 

P-S-T Suspension is located in Montville, NJ. They've been in the aftermarket suspension parts business for a long time, but I don't know if it's the same company.

I had a run-in with the owner of P-S-T back in the 80's and will never do business with them and do not recommend them.

 

Agreed with P-S-T. Bought a front end rebuild kit......several issues. NOT again.

 

Good to find out before I buy, instead of after! Thanks!

 

I have been using Moog for over 10 years now with no issues, aside from one ball joint dust boot breaking. Replaced the boot and went on.
If you plan on getting some real enjoyment from your car and will keep it a while, go with Moog.

 

Suspension parts are very important for safety. Go with Moog and you will have piece of mind and noregrets.

 

X3 (or is it X4) on Moog or TRW front end parts. You can't go wrong.

 

Tantalizing comment. Care to elaborate?

- Eric