Front suspension kit

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  1. 429CJ

    429CJ Member

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    Has anyone used the Laural Mountain Mustang complete suspension kit , they have one on e-bay for 269.00 that I was thinking about using.
     
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    I bought a kit from them a few years ago and when it arrived the spring perches were missing. I called them and they said that the perches were packed and maybe the delivery man stoled them. I pointed out that the box was still stapled closed but they didn't care. I went to anouther company to get my perches.
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    I got the kit installed no problem car took alignmnet fine runs straight as an arrow.....Midolyine rubber squeeks a little but no problem driving....
     
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    FoMoDave Maverick Owner

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    Yes, no problems.
     
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    I personally don't recommend this kit.:( They are very cheap parts. I installed this kit on my 74 Grabber a few weeks ago. Mine took the allignment well also but the front end pops so loud you could here me coming a block away. My front end didn't make any noises before. :hmmm: I started trouble shooting & discovered the popping noise was coming from the Upper Control Arm Spindle Shaft. Took them apart & the rubber O-Rings were already broken after driving 5 miles on the new kit. :mad: The ball joints look very cheap also. The Spring Perches feel very rough when you pivot them back & forth. I went & ordered Moog parts & completely rebuilt the Upper Control Arms. Now I have no more popping noise.:) The Lower Control Arms sqeak. I will replace those with Moog next. I know some of you guys have used this kit successfully. I think there quality is inconsistent. I knew from reading many threads on this board that Moog was the best parts. I just tried to take a short cut by the convenience of ordering this kit. I learned my lesson. :yup:
     
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    Thanks for the info on this stuff. I too was considering these parts but I think I will go local...
     
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    I ended up getting the kit , I guess if it looks like crap I will just rebuild my stock arms.
     
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    I recieved my kit the other day everything was there and it all looks very good and feels smooth. I guess I will put it on and grease the snot out of everything , and hope for the best.
     

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