Joined: Mon Oct 10 2005, 08:43PM
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Posts: 978
Has anyone used the front end kits from PST or Just Suspension? Any comments good or bad regarding quality, fit, or customer service especially about the lower ball joints for the 65-73 cars? I think I am going to need them and the price for the kit doesn't seem to be too outrageous, but there is still qite a difference between the two for basically the same stuff - $239 at PST and $475 at Just Suspension.
Joined: Sat Dec 10 2005, 04:28PM
Location: United States
Posts: 4954
I prefer Justsuspension over PST. They are friendlier, will call you back and a tad less money than PST. Just Suspension will help you and not give you the bums rush. They seem to know more about what they are talking about then PST also. If they don't know, they will get you an answer. BTW, Just Suspension used to be here in Jersey also.
But then again, PST is owned by Kanters, even though they are local, I use them as the last resort.
I used the PST kit, no problems or issues here. Either kit is the best bang for your buck if you need lower ball joints. BTW, don't let either one try and up sale you on disc brake lower ball joints, they are the same as the drums!
What kills me is they never sell you a complete kit,they always hold out on the inner tie rod ends or lower bushings in other kits.Whats up with that.I used to do suspension work years ago and the only brand that lasted was Napa,which is made by Moog.We would install customer supplied parts sometimes when they insist and always had to hear them whine when they didn t last.Sometimes they wouldn t make it out the shop cause they made popping noises when the suspension would deflect up or down Charlie
Joined: Fri Nov 25 2005, 05:01PM
Location: Leduc, Alberta
Posts: 38
I bought my front end rebuild kit from Mid-Canada Suspension in Winnnipeg (http://www.members.shaw.ca/midcansusp/). He basically went to the PST site and built a package that matched, and it was a good price. His parts are origninal, not rebuilt, and he knows his Chryslers. He was the only Canadian source I found for lower ball joints.
Joined: Mon Oct 10 2005, 08:43PM
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Posts: 978
Talked to PST today and according to the sales guy the front end part are probably from an offshore supplier, but he has no idea what the country of origin of any specific part is. This can vary from shipment to shipment. So I guess it could be differnt manufacturers for the left and right side parts. I also contacted Mid Canada Suspension and their stuff is all NOS and pricing is very similar to Just Suspension once I add in exchange, duties, and taxes. Looks like this is the place to go for us Canucks.
Joined: Mon Oct 31 2005, 12:48PM
Location: Bakersfield, California
Posts: 1755
The difference in price is due to the fact that JS's kit is the whole thing, including inner tie-rod ends and sleeves. PST's kit does not include these, but will for an additional amount of money. It is in their catalog and on their site. Once all is considered, it comes down to choice and preference.
I have used PST three times and find their stuff good. However, since I have paid extra for the inner tie-rods, I would go with JS next time.
I used PST for the Gremlin because they are the only ones offering kits for AMC cars, albeit without the inner rods.
Joined: Tue Oct 11 2005, 01:33AM
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Posts: 5893
I also bought all my stuff from Mid-Canada Suspension. I had a heck of a time finding LBJ's for my disc brake car, some dealers had one side but not the other and prices were all over the map. The guy at Mid-Canada had everything NOS, in stock and his prices were much better. Two days delivery and I was in business.