Front end suspension/steering replacement?

[Merc1973]

Well, Its time at 240k to replace the factory control arms/ball joints, sway bar bushing/links, tie rods, pitman arm, idler arms, idler arm bracket. Question is between the two premium lines: Moog Problem solver/HD or AC Delco Professional. Anyone who has replaced these parts have a preference? I have not been impressed with Moog Problem solver lately, tie rods and idler arm wore out 15k miles in my Grand Marquis.

Im leaning toward the Moog Problem solver front end kit on RockAuto for $588 https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=5647077&cc=1415551&jsn=8830 and then buy the AC Delco Professional ilder arm&bracket, pitman arm and Sway bar bushings/endlinks.

What do you guys think?

Shocks are already new since last year.

 

[MannyB]

I used the AC Delco Pro pitman/idler. Steering improved 10 fold.

Amazon always has good deals.

 

[Merc1973]

After researching reviews of both on Amazon. Moog reviews were much better. Hmmmmm.

 

[MannyB]

reviews can be paid for.......

 

[HiHoeSilver]

There are reported fitment issues with one or two of the moog parts. Idler and pitman, I think.

 

[Merc1973]

There are reported fitment issues with one or two of the moog parts. Idler and pitman, I think.

Thanks, if you find the link let me know.

reviews can be paid for.......

Valid point.

 

[Bombsquad85]

I just ordered moog problem solver LCAs and sway bar end links. The prices were significantly lower on Amazon vs rockauto (About 110 vs 170) and they were the same part number. I haven' installed them yet but they look pretty heavy duty. Keep in mind I have not seen in person the a.c. Delco parts.

In total next week I'll be installing the LCAs timken wheel hubs and the tbss 2-3/4 drop kit

 

[Merc1973]

I just ordered moog problem solver LCAs and sway bar end links. The prices were significantly lower on Amazon vs rockauto (About 110 vs 170) and they were the same part number. I haven' installed them yet but they look pretty heavy duty. Keep in mind I have not seen in person the a.c. Delco parts.

In total next week I'll be installing the LCAs timken wheel hubs and the tbss 2-3/4 drop kit

Thanks for the input. Be sure to post your work!

 

[Bombsquad85]

Thanks for the input. Be sure to post your work!

Will do

 

[BeenChevy]

Hopefully your work is going well Bombsquad85 from Northern VA. I can't even get my upper arms off or i'd hopefully have some photos of the rest of what you're attempting. All the best!

 

[swathdiver]

When it comes time to do mine, it will be all original GM, OEM preferably.

 

[Bombsquad85]

Thanks for the input. Be sure to post your work!

Here you go

 

[BeenChevy]

Nice work. The uppers will wait, eh?

 

[Toomanyhobbies]

As I have posted here several times, I did the ebay urethane 15 piece kit with moog rear springs and Bilstein 5100's (1-3" lift) all around with a 1" crank on the bars and I love it. Tight on the highway, firm but comfortable on the road and looks like a 3/4 ton stance. All of my parts added up to less than your moog kit...

 

[BeenChevy]

As I have posted here several times, I did the ebay urethane 15 piece kit with moog rear springs and Bilstein 5100's (1-3" lift) all around with a 1" crank on the bars and I love it. Tight on the highway, firm but comfortable on the road and looks like a 3/4 ton stance. All of my parts added up to less than your moog kit...

What size tires?

 

[Bombsquad85]

Nice work. The uppers will wait, eh?

Yes I dropped the ball on that... However I'll do then when I have to do tierods. No sense in doing those then doing the tierods again later. I would have loved to do the uppers and tierods now but that would have been an extra $300 that I didn' want to fork over right now

 

[sunrisor]

last year on my '03 XL I used Moog problem solver parts (upper/lower arms, tierods, end links, idler pitman). Pitman arm didn't fit. Had to use Cardone.

Anyone have suggestions on steering box replacements?

 

[Merc1973]

Update: I just bought all ACDelco Professional parts, only Moog item was the swaybar endlinks. Not cheap, but im sure at about 245k the original suspension/steering is toast. Even got new caster/camber adjustment bolts/guides. Im thinking of getting the Dorman steering shaft and bushing since my steering wheel rattles and makes noises over bumps.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Update: I just bought all ACDelco Professional parts, only Moog item was the swaybar endlinks. Not cheap, but im sure at about 245k the original suspension/steering is toast. Even got new caster/camber adjustment bolts/guides. Im thinking of getting the Dorman steering shaft and bushing since my steering wheel rattles and makes noises over bumps.

Beware of many negative reports regarding the dorman bearing. Not sure about the shaft itself.

 

[BeenChevy]

I'm in need of the steering shaft as well. What did you go with for caster/camber adjustment bolts/guides?? Did you have to modify/route them at all for the alignment?