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ball joint question

Posted: 5/26/04 2:28pm Message 1 of 5
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Miramar, FL - USA
Joined: 3/16/2004
Posts: 672
Vette(s): 1972 coupe/350 cid/mild cam/4 spd/20 ft. paint (looks perfect from 20 ft.), but it sure runs nice.
Hey Guys,
The front end on my 72 is apart for some spring work, making this the perfect time to redo the ball joints (needed or not). Instead of spending $80+ for a set from a dedicated Vette superstore, could I do better by going to a good parts house, i.e. Autozone or Pepboys? Does Moog or Napa produce ball joints for our applications? Are any of you savvier wrenches doing this already? Thanks. |idea|

JR


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ball joint question

Posted: 5/26/04 3:11pm Message 2 of 5
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COLUMBUS, MS - USA
Joined: 1/11/2004
Posts: 331
Vette(s): 1972 Coupe; 350 4-speed with GM sidepipes; Classic White/Saddle
When I did my suspension work this year I ordered most of my stuff from Corvette Central. Some of the components actually were from Moog.

For balljoints, you can pretty much get 'em anywhere. Start local. Go "bigger" if you have to.

John


ball joint question

Posted: 5/26/04 3:22pm Message 3 of 5
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HOUSTON, TX - USA
Joined: 11/15/2002
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Vette(s): 1976 L-48 coupe
I just replace all 4 of mine with Moog from a local parts place. Good price and brand.

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ball joint question

Posted: 5/26/04 5:53pm Message 4 of 5
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
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ball joint question

Posted: 5/26/04 6:04pm Message 5 of 5
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Miramar, FL - USA
Joined: 3/16/2004
Posts: 672
Vette(s): 1972 coupe/350 cid/mild cam/4 spd/20 ft. paint (looks perfect from 20 ft.), but it sure runs nice.
Ok, then.....Guess that settles that! Back to the music awards before my wife starts houndin' me.
Thanks a lot, guys.

JR |cheers|


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