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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 09:53 PM
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Center links???

anyone got any suggestions on where i could get one for a reasonable price and still have good quality?
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 07:03 AM
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Re: Center links???

Originally Posted by IROCZdude
anyone got any suggestions on where i could get one for a reasonable price and still have good quality?
I'd go Moog. Purchased mine from http://www.rockauto.com/index.php?a=...rtsgascappromo. Many generic parts stores will probably have or be able to ship them in.

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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 07:41 AM
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Re: Center links???

Originally Posted by IROCZdude
anyone got any suggestions on where i could get one for a reasonable price and still have good quality?
20+ year old car and are you just thinking about replacing the steering center link??? Everything else under there must be at the end of its useful life and that includes the balljoints.
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 08:09 PM
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Re: Center links???

very true, but hey if it still works why fix it.
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 08:20 PM
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Re: Center links???

If i were you. I would go ahead and replace ALL of the front end parts just like DJP87Z28 said. It wont make any sense to replace just the center link. I think you can buy MOOG parts at NAPA. Dont settel for cheap front end parts!!!! remember you get what you pay for!! thats my opinion. If ur gonna do it right then do it right the First time. It will only cost you more money later. Just my Good Luck!
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 08:20 PM
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Re: Center links???

moog
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 10:08 PM
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Re: Center links???

Replacing 20+ year old parts with anything will make a big difference. I just replaced everything with mevotech brand parts from rock auto for less than $100. The steering feels much better.
If you do decide to go Moog rock auto has by far the best prices. If you have an Advance Auto nearby go check out their TRW parts. I don't know about their steering components but their ball joints look like exact twins of the moog ball joints for almost $20 less.
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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Re: Center links???

Try them out. Mine lasted 6 months before you could grab the wheel and wiggle it around
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 10:32 PM
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Re: Center links???

i bought my center link from http://www.p-s-t.com/
i re-did my entire linkage i spent like $300+ on everything including ball joints
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 11:18 PM
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Re: Center links???

I bought a house brand tie rod end for my truck a few years ago. It lasted 10,000 km before it wore out even with regular greasing. I spent the extra money and replaced it with a Moog part.
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