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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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Hotchkis vs. Moog vs. Spohn Steering Rebuild Kits

I'm looking to replace the worn out stock steering components on my car, I've seen various set ups using Hotchkis, Moog, and Spohn steering pieces but was wondering if one was better than the other. Spohn seems to have the most bang for the buck as its $16 cheaper than the Moog parts and $177 cheaper than Hotchkis plus neither of those kits include tie rod sleeves. Any information would be great.
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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Re: Hotchkis vs. Moog vs. Spohn Steering Rebuild Kits

forget kotchkis, they make good stuff, but its overpriced.

go with moog parts, however i think Spohns kit uses moog parts, and since they are a site sponsor, i would go with Spohn.
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Re: Hotchkis vs. Moog vs. Spohn Steering Rebuild Kits

i put together my own. . .


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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 06:41 AM
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Re: Hotchkis vs. Moog vs. Spohn Steering Rebuild Kits

Check http://www.rockauto.com/index.php?a=...rtsgascappromo for Moog parts and pricing. Should you chose to go that direction, be sure to sure the discount code for additional savings:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/afte...ml#post4287494

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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 08:04 AM
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Re: Hotchkis vs. Moog vs. Spohn Steering Rebuild Kits

I still like the idea of one site shopping and went with Spohn's Steering Kit. Also knew that they were High Quality correct parts and they would fit my 3rd gen car. Everything went togther with no problems.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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Re: Hotchkis vs. Moog vs. Spohn Steering Rebuild Kits

Thanks for the input guys, I think i'm going go with Spohn since its pretty cheap and the fact that i get every thing i need in the kit.
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 04:55 AM
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Re: Hotchkis vs. Moog vs. Spohn Steering Rebuild Kits

Originally Posted by Chicago89RS
Thanks for the input guys, I think i'm going go with Spohn since its pretty cheap and the fact that i get every thing i need in the kit.
You may want to add the lower ball joint. I included them with the Spohn Kit.
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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Re: Hotchkis vs. Moog vs. Spohn Steering Rebuild Kits

dont forget the steering box and strut mounts.....I rebuilt the box, replaced the mounts with J&M's and replaced all the steering linkages with moog......no more slop and she steers better than new!
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