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So on Amazon, when you type in these part numbers, it'll give you MOOG and Prime Choice Auto Parts brands. The pictures are the exact same. I called up PCAP and they said that it is their own brand. It was mostly focused in Canada but they expanded it. Its definitely much cheaper than MOOG. The girl I talked to said that these part numbers I was giving her was specific to the 2GS and there have only been a few complaints, mostly from people ordering wrong parts or normal wear and tear.
It looks like RockAuto is cheaper than autopartsexpress and amazon. Total comes out to be $441.72 for all the parts that Mr.Jokester listed. Guess prices have gone up in the past 4 years lol.
Nice! Good looking out. I'm doing the same now and going to use RockAuto now. Thanks!
I just called detroit axle, the company selling that set on ebay and they said that there really is no difference between what they sell and Moog. Everyone gets their parts from the same factory and just box it up with different packaging and brands. Plus they have a 10 year warranty on their parts. I think I'm gonna go with the ebay link. saves me $200!
Edit: After doing a quick google search, I think I am going to stick with Rock Auto/Moog. You do get what you pay for and a lot of people stand by Moog. Can't cheap out on suspension.
I just called detroit axle, the company selling that set on ebay and they said that there really is no difference between what they sell and Moog. Everyone gets their parts from the same factory and just box it up with different packaging and brands. Plus they have a 10 year warranty on their parts. I think I'm gonna go with the ebay link. saves me $200!
Edit: After doing a quick google search, I think I am going to stick with Rock Auto/Moog. You do get what you pay for and a lot of people stand by Moog. Can't cheap out on suspension.
I ended up purchasing the Detroit Axle on eBay. I'm installing them this weekend and I'll let you know how it goes! I can tell you, already, that the parts look of high quality and sturdy. If someone is reading this thread later down the line and I don't update anyone feel free to email me at jestible@gmail.com and I'll be happy to update you.
I ended up purchasing the Detroit Axle on eBay. I'm installing them this weekend and I'll let you know how it goes! I can tell you, already, that the parts look of high quality and sturdy. If someone is reading this thread later down the line and I don't update anyone feel free to email me at jestible@gmail.com and I'll be happy to update you.
any update? figured I'd ask here first before emailing you
any update? figured I'd ask here first before emailing you
They look great, honestly. I ended up buying Moog lower ball joints just to be safe; however, after getting them in there really isn't much difference in the two of them. I'll try to take some pictures tomorrow.
Yes, I did something similar with my 2001 GS430 at about 100K miles:
MOOG balljoints
MOOG outer tie rod ends
FIGS steering rack bushings (awesome by the way)
ASUS poly caster arm bushings
SPC adjustable upper control arms (since I was lowered)
Megan coilovers
MOOG sway bar endlinks
Rear knuckle bushings (***** to install)
SPC rear camber kit (since I was lowered)
Alignment
The SPC upper control arms up front and camber kit in the rear were absolutely critical in getting the car to align to within spec.
I installed everything myself and it really tightened the car.
Also, for anyone needing bushings, look at FIGS, they are a nice resource to have for our cars.
Last edited by BayAreaLex; Apr 21, 2016 at 12:19 PM.
Local is relative - was much closer to you back when I was in the city Spent 9 years there and didn't really have much room to wrench on my car outside of basic maintenance like an oil change, brake pads, and tire rotation.
Got a 3 car garage now so plenty of space to monkey around
So I bought and replaced all the parts in the attached pic just over a year ago and am just now realizing I never got the lower controls arms that SpectraBlu recommended (mainly cause I am a noob and I wasn't sure if some of the parts were being repeated like the caster arm aka lca#2 or something like that - see? I still am not sure what it is really!)
Do those lower control arms absolutely need to be replaced or is it just something that needs to be done if you are lowered? I also have not touched anything in the rear, so what needs to be done there?
