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Mopar_guy
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I forgot I had this article. https://www.suspension.com/blog/where-are-moog-parts-made/
As for lifetime warranties, if you have the receipt any any auto parts store can warranty it. I've had stuff go bad that I bought from Rock Auto and got it replaced locally.
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"Hemilina" My 1973, 5.7 Hemi swapped Javelin |
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AMXRWB
AMC Addicted Joined: Apr/25/2013 Location: Midwest Status: Offline Points: 1154 |
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No auto parts store in my area will take a warranty part from another store.The stores print the receipts with paper and ink that will disappear in a few years.Then they are blank.Gave up on that years ago.Great article on Moog.Politicians have made the taxes so high you need to move to another country.The latest is the internet tax.We can now all enjoy that for the rest of our life.
Edited by AMXRWB - Feb/16/2020 at 10:02am |
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Steve_P
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Google the effective tax rates that most large US corporations pay. It is generally much lower than the stated rate because there are so many loopholes and deductions. And the corporate rate is now 21% to start with, so the jobs will come rushing back from China. Not |
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agnt1967
AMC Apprentice Joined: Jun/05/2009 Location: Central Ohio Status: Offline Points: 73 |
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I replaced a new Moog PS pitman arm purchased new in 2005, installed in 2006 and after 6 years and 2700 miles later, the pivot connection at the draglink was quite loose - at first I thought the nut was loose, but in fact the ball swivel was worn. I now try to find old parts stocks from 60s, 70s and early 80s. Just cannot trust anything anymore.
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FSJunkie
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It's not just the composition of the strut rod bushings that matters, it's the shape of the bushing and it's washers.
Early one and two piece bushings are more or less simple doughnuts that don't deflect much. They transmit a lot of road noise and shock to the unit body structure that you hear and feel inside the car. Later two piece bushings (Concord, Spirit, Eagle) have a conical, tapered shape that deflects much more, up to about 3/8 inch. These bushings allow the wheels to actually move rearward when they encounter a bump, and they produce a much smoother and quieter ride. Bushings like this are exactly how Lincolns and Cadillacs achieved a smoother and quieter ride than Chevrolets and Fords. AMC did the same thing, only it was Concord verses Hornet. Of course, the later conical strut rod bushings deflect more when the car is thrown into a hard corner and create mushy handling, but I don't care about that. I like a smooth, quiet ride as I drive straight down the highway listening to Vic Damone in stereo. |
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1955 Packard
1966 Marlin 1972 Wagoneer 1973 Ambassador 1977 Hornet 1982 Concord D/L 1984 Eagle Limited |
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Buzzman72
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Vic Damone....now THAT's a name you don't seem much anymore...
Like Steve Lawrence.
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Buzzman72...void where prohibited, your mileage may vary, objects in mirror may be closer than they appear, and alcohol may intensify any side effects.
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JGRANTAMX
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Do the later strut rod bushings from Concord, Eagle and Spirit fit earlier cars?
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tomj
AMC Addicted Joined: Jan/27/2010 Location: earth Status: Offline Points: 7553 |
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Sheesh -- looking to buy strut bushings of the "modern" two-piece style, I can find no parts at all. I had Moog K3090, MyQuay-Norris (and others) FA685. No parts available.
Does anyone know of a part that is actually available? This is maddening... |
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1960 Rambler Super two-door wagon, OHV auto
1961 Roadster American, 195.6 OHV, T5 http://www.ramblerLore.com |
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304-dude
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APD, has them listed... haven't ordered as of recent to know if they are in stock. Usually such parts are available in late spring and summer. A lot of hard parts stuff is low stock in winter... at least when i am looking. Also RockAuto, seems to carry a wide selection, you might try there.
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71 Javelin SST body
390 69 crank, 70 block & heads NASCAR SB2 rods & pistons 78 Jeep TH400 w/ 2.76 Low 50/50 Ford-AMC Suspension 79 F150 rear & 8.8 axles Ford Racing 3.25 gears & 9" /w Detroit locker |
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tomj
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We all assumed the "lifetime" was of the part, or the buyer, not the seller! lol |
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1960 Rambler Super two-door wagon, OHV auto
1961 Roadster American, 195.6 OHV, T5 http://www.ramblerLore.com |
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