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Best front end parts these days?
Need to buy at least a center link for the GTO this winter as I noticed some play in mine during the last oil change and grease session.
The front end thread going kinda got into the performance aspect, but what about replacement parts for us with stock set ups that want to keep them stock? Any USA or at least high quality stock replacement parts out there? I don’t know anyone around here that rebuilds originals. Thanks!
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71' GTO -original 400/4-speed/3.23 posi 13.95 @ 102.1 on street tires @ 4055lbs. ‘63 LeMans- ‘69 400 w/ original transaxle. 2.69 gears. |
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I bought ball joints, center link & tie rod ends from Proforged, haven’t installed them yet but they look pretty good.
Mevotech is also an excellent choice, Moog isn’t what it used to be but is still ok, I prefer Mevotech for OE replacement front end parts. |
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I have a Proforged center link and it fits perfectly (plenty of clearance with oil pan) and seems high quality. Proforged ball joints also came installed in my UMI Performance tubular control arms, and although I don't have many miles on the car yet, they seem good.
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1966 Pontiac GTO (restoration thread) 1998 BMW 328is (track rat) 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited (daily) View my photos: Caught in the Wild |
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This place has what you desire. I’ve used them in the past for my 65 GTO. Quality parts and fit ent was excellent.
https://www.rareparts.com/ |
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This place has what you desire. I’ve used them in the past for my 65 GTO. Quality parts and fit ent was excellent.
https://www.rareparts.com/ |
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71' GTO -original 400/4-speed/3.23 posi 13.95 @ 102.1 on street tires @ 4055lbs. ‘63 LeMans- ‘69 400 w/ original transaxle. 2.69 gears. |
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71' GTO -original 400/4-speed/3.23 posi 13.95 @ 102.1 on street tires @ 4055lbs. ‘63 LeMans- ‘69 400 w/ original transaxle. 2.69 gears. |
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I bought proforged as well. Thought I read over on the Chevelle forum that the Moog center link has some fitment problems especially for the 64-67 A bodies, IIRC the grease fittings rub against the crossmember.
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As you likely know, many of the names we used to associate with quality suspension parts (ie. Moog, AC Delco, TRW) can now be hit and miss. Some of these former quality companies - sell lower quality parts - but usually still charge premium prices.
. I read that Moog has a line called "problem solver". Looks like the "problem solver" line can provide more quality parts ? Appears this "problem solver" line has started over the last few years - though not sure. In my F250 Truck I used the Mevotech TTX line for some front end parts (tie rods ends, track bar ball joint). The Mevotech TTX line seemed a little better quality and price was good - bought on RockAuto and parts were about 40%? cheaper than Ford Motorcraft dealer parts. Again, this Mevotech TTX line appears to have started in the last few years. I guess we will see what is the long term results of Mevotech TTX line over the coming years. . I don't see a Mevotech TTX center link for 71 GTO - though I do see there is a Mevotech TTX upper ball joint for a 71 GTO. Last edited by pippintook; 12-12-2023 at 11:48 PM. |
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