[Chevelle-List] question about center links
Do centerlinks really need to be replaced?? I have looked at about 5 diff front-end rebuild kits, and none of them include the center link. I find it odd that the guy at the shop told me today that mine would need to be replaced- If they always needed to be replaced, wouldn't they be part of one of these kits?? Please help, I'm getting looney looking for the parts I need8^[ Jim '66 Malibu __ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. http://search.yahoo.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] question about center links
Center links bump up the price depending on years they average $ 100.Tom B. - Original Message - From: J. Brady [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2003 3:28 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] question about center links Do centerlinks really need to be replaced?? I have looked at about 5 diff front-end rebuild kits, and none of them include the center link. I find it odd that the guy at the shop told me today that mine would need to be replaced- If they always needed to be replaced, wouldn't they be part of one of these kits?? Please help, I'm getting looney looking for the parts I need8^[ Jim '66 Malibu __ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. http://search.yahoo.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] question about center links
In a message dated 5/27/03 3:30:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Do centerlinks really need to be replaced?? I have looked at about 5 diff front-end rebuild kits, and none of them include the center link. I find it odd that the guy at the shop told me today that mine would need to be replaced- If they always needed to be replaced, wouldn't they be part of one of these kits?? Please help, I'm getting looney looking for the parts I need8^[ If you are going to rebuild the front end, get a new center link. The one on my 69 is wiped out and needs to be replaced. It causes the car to wander all over the road needing constant steering corrections. Tom - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] question about center links
Centerlinks have wear joints at the idler and pitman arms. They don't seem to wear out that often on Chevelles, but will over time, especially after 35 years. If it's worn, replace it. Glenn From: J. Brady [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] question about center links Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 12:28:38 -0700 (PDT) Do centerlinks really need to be replaced?? I have looked at about 5 diff front-end rebuild kits, and none of them include the center link. I find it odd that the guy at the shop told me today that mine would need to be replaced- If they always needed to be replaced, wouldn't they be part of one of these kits?? Please help, I'm getting looney looking for the parts I need8^[ Jim '66 Malibu __ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. http://search.yahoo.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] question about center links
Roger on the price. I've found them (for a 67) anywhere from $85 to $150. I don't know how often they really go bad, but I can see the mechanics point of if you're doing it, do it all and do it right. I think Autozone was one of the higher priced ones too. Pittman arms don't usually go bad unless they're broken. There are no joints to wear out and about the only thing that can go wrong is the hole getting reamed over time - but it's not common. Sleeves are the same, nothing to wear out unless the bolts are stripped. Tell him you'll get a front end kit from P-S-T or someone similar and a Moog or TRW centerlink and bring him the parts. Labor may cost a bit more since he's not making a profit on the parts but the parts should cost a bunch less in the long run. Dale McIntosh TC Gold #92/ACES #1709 67SS/67 Elky Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] question about center links Center links bump up the price depending on years they average $ 100.Tom B. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] question about center links
Yes center links do need replaced, the ball joint that attaches to the pitman arm, and the one that attaches to the idler arm wear out just like any other part of the front supension. just price one, then you will see why they are not included in the front end kit, they seem to run about $175.00 throw that into the kit, and then the so called afordable kits don't look so attractive. But when your replacing the whole front suspension whats another $175.00 when your safety is concerned. Rocky --- J. Brady [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do centerlinks really need to be replaced?? I have looked at about 5 diff front-end rebuild kits, and none of them include the center link. I find it odd that the guy at the shop told me today that mine would need to be replaced- If they always needed to be replaced, wouldn't they be part of one of these kits?? Please help, I'm getting looney looking for the parts I need8^[ Jim '66 Malibu __ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. http://search.yahoo.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. http://search.yahoo.com - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] question about center links
Hey Guys, I have the list for what my cost is on the front end parts for my 67. I have it laying in my desk at the shop. I'll look in the morning and post the costs involved. Thanks J.D. Hardin Memphis, TN 67 Chevelle
Re: [Chevelle-List] question about center links
Dale, Anyone that would purchase a part from AutoZone would let their sister work in a ho house. LOL J.D. Hardin 67 Chevelle Memphis, TN Headquarters for Auto Zone : )
