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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: 82gmc3/4ton on February 22, 2009, 10:58:13 am

Title: Where the best prices for steering components
Post by: 82gmc3/4ton on February 22, 2009, 10:58:13 am

Hello everyone. I was wondering where the best prices for steering components. I have a 82 3/4 ton 4wd GMC with the 4' long tie rod. I've been looking and WOW are they expensive. I also need drag links, ball joints, etc. I would like to buy these all in one place if possible. Is it possible to convert this setup to another year to save money and is it worth the hassle? Thanks for any help you can give me.

Title: Re: Where the best prices for steering components
Post by: Toolmaster on February 22, 2009, 11:06:20 am

Call your local parts stores first. Make a list of the prices from each store. Most of these parts are heavy and shipping cost will up the cost.

Title: Re: Where the best prices for steering components
Post by: VileZambonie on February 22, 2009, 12:55:21 pm

Autozone etc will have everything you need and it won't cost you much

http://www.autozone.com/N,14600206//shopping/partTypeResultSet.htm

http://www.autozone.com/N,14600191//shopping/partTypeResultSet.htm

http://www.autozone.com/N,14600196//shopping/partTypeResultSet.htm

http://www.autozone.com/N,14600194//shopping/partTypeResultSet.htm

Title: Re: Where the best prices for steering components
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on February 22, 2009, 02:44:46 pm

I bought all my front end stuff from advance, o'reily's and rock auto.com   Between them I got all moog stuff for around $250 cheaper than i could have bought it all from any single one of them.  rock auto means shipping is involved but my springs and some heavier items were still way cheaper even with shipping included.

Title: Re: Where the best prices for steering components
Post by: campcrf on February 22, 2009, 03:04:36 pm

Moog is the most expensive parts you can buy cause they are lifetime warrenty,  You can go with the cheaper chinese brands like autotreadsaver, autoextra, and also transit/topquality.  They work fine if you are not too abusive. just keep them greased up and it'll be all good.

Title: Re: Where the best prices for steering components
Post by: Jay2D2 on February 23, 2009, 10:05:30 am

In my opinion spicer is of better quality then moog and around the same price for most parts a little more here or a little less here.

Title: Re: Where the best prices for steering components
Post by: campcrf on February 24, 2009, 08:13:42 pm

Jay,
   Ya that is true... spicer good too... i just never have used them, but heard they are comparable to moog.