Anyone see a way to save some money on front end rebuild?
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Anyone see a way to save some money on front end rebuild?
Hey guys, I've been neglecting my thirdgen for a while now and putting all my money into my jeep. I really want rebuild the front end steering and suspension since I redid the rear suspension last summer.
here's the parts list I have going so far on rockauto..
I Still have to buy new struts, sway bar end links, and a couple other things as well that's not listed. does anyone see a way to save some cash with that list? thanks.
here's the parts list I have going so far on rockauto..
I Still have to buy new struts, sway bar end links, and a couple other things as well that's not listed. does anyone see a way to save some cash with that list? thanks.
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Re: Anyone see a way to save some money on front end rebuild?
This is a 3rd generation Camaro/Firebird message board.
That said, parts cost what they cost. RockAuto is about as reliable a source of the right parts at the right price as anybody. You might beat em if you pound the pavement hard, but they're not too far out of line.
Beyond that, DO THE WORK YOURSELF (while not screwing it up or cutting corners) is the best remaining way to minimize $$$$ outlay.
For a Cheeeeeep, check 4wheelparts.com, orw.com, even summitracing.com, etc. for competitive bids.
That said, parts cost what they cost. RockAuto is about as reliable a source of the right parts at the right price as anybody. You might beat em if you pound the pavement hard, but they're not too far out of line.
Beyond that, DO THE WORK YOURSELF (while not screwing it up or cutting corners) is the best remaining way to minimize $$$$ outlay.
For a Cheeeeeep, check 4wheelparts.com, orw.com, even summitracing.com, etc. for competitive bids.
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I just changed out all of my steering components except for the steering gear box. Summit Racing ended up being the cheapest with Moog parts rather than my local places like NAPA, Oreilly's and Autozone. I don't remember if I priced with Rockauto.
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Re: Anyone see a way to save some money on front end rebuild?
If you're replacing the strut mounts, you may want to consider aftermarket pieces, since it's not all that much more expensive.
https://www.foundersperformance.com/...-strut-mounts/
Otherwise RockAuto is about as good as it gets for most pieces. Summit might be cheaper due to the free shipping. Make sure to find a 5% RockAuto code while you're comparing.
https://www.foundersperformance.com/...-strut-mounts/
Otherwise RockAuto is about as good as it gets for most pieces. Summit might be cheaper due to the free shipping. Make sure to find a 5% RockAuto code while you're comparing.
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Re: Anyone see a way to save some money on front end rebuild?
The part that people have been getting versions of that are wrong sometimes, is the idler arm. Which by being wrong ends up locating the center link at the wrong angle. (not level)
I've never had that problem myself but others it seems are finding it very commonplace.
I've never had that problem myself but others it seems are finding it very commonplace.
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Re: Anyone see a way to save some money on front end rebuild?
I did get the correct Idler arm with my Moog stuff. It is a little beefier than the one that was on there.
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Re: Anyone see a way to save some money on front end rebuild?
I am in the middle of my front end rebuild and what I do is pull up rockauto to look up parts and cost. Then compare Amazon, Napa, Oreiley's, etc ... for the best price. Found Moog strut mounts for 1/4 the cost on Amazon with free shipping. Just have to search...