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Ball Joint / Tie rod recommendations?
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Ball Joint / Tie rod recommendations?
I was looking at some kits from VBP and CSSB just as a comparison
http://www.vbandp.com/C2-C3-Corvette...-bushings.html
http://www.cssbinc.com/1963-82deluxe...uildkit-1.aspx
Both list the ball joints are USA made, both have the hardware, VBP has the tie-rods and with their sale on are close in price.
Not sure how many American companies are actually still making ball joints for these cars so I kind of think they might be from the same source.
Anyway, I've dealt with both companies with no problems, anyone have any opinions one way or the other?
Mooser
http://www.vbandp.com/C2-C3-Corvette...-bushings.html
http://www.cssbinc.com/1963-82deluxe...uildkit-1.aspx
Both list the ball joints are USA made, both have the hardware, VBP has the tie-rods and with their sale on are close in price.
Not sure how many American companies are actually still making ball joints for these cars so I kind of think they might be from the same source.
Anyway, I've dealt with both companies with no problems, anyone have any opinions one way or the other?
Mooser
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i went all moog everywhere except the rubber trailing arm bushings and all usa and all tight.(not sure who made the trailing arm bushings from corvette central).only thing is the upper moog ball joint has a large top hat style grease chamber and looks very different from my original.btw the moog idler arm seems much more heavy duty and less likely to get contaminated.
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Most parts stores will discount your purchase 25-40% because of the competition between them....unlike the Corvette parts stores that make you feel good with a lousy 10% if your lucky......Check around for your best price....Make sure its in a box representing the brand and not in 'plastic bags'....
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Bought mine from CSSB.com (Corvette Stainless Steel Brake) they tote USA made for their suspension parts. If repro or off shore they spell it out to make sure they purchaser is fully aware of what they are buying. Mine seem to be pretty average good quality and USA made. Just another source to check out.
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I ordered the USA made kit from Wilcox and it was drop shipped from Volunteer Vette products. So I would agree, they are all from the same source. Wilcox couldn't say who made each piece, only that they were American made.
