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Old 06-03-2016, 03:08 PM   #1
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I'm weighing my options Try to re-ball the steering arms my self and open another can of worms or buy rebuilt from vendors . I need both sides double and single along with the pitman arm . There all shaped like footballs . Who has the best rebuilt arms . Or should I just worry about who has the best welder ?
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Old 06-03-2016, 05:59 PM   #2
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I know A&L does them (they may even do them for other vendors). No sense in doing them yourself. FWIW

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Old 06-03-2016, 06:54 PM   #4
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Make darn sure you get the right ones for your car...review the RG's & JS's for clarification on that fact.

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I waited all day for a return call from a local vendor before I made a 100 mile round trip . That didn't happen so I ordered from Mel Gross he had plenty in stock .
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Old 06-04-2016, 07:40 AM   #6
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Do a search and I think you will find many many people highly recommending the A&L re-balling.
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Old 06-04-2016, 08:00 AM   #7
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I had mine done years ago by a guy who builds race cars, those guys know how to weld. His machine shop rebuilt my motor as well. Maybe you can find a place like that.
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Al Lapore of A&L made the process of installing new balls on suspension arms safe. Before A&L, there were rebuilt arms on market that failed because of design and inferior welding. I highly recommend you go with A&L's products. They are well engineered and of good process quality.
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I ordered from Mel Gross fast shipping good price and quality product thanks Randy .
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Old 06-10-2016, 09:40 AM   #10
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I ordered from Mel Gross fast shipping good price and quality product thanks Randy .
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A & L have a very professional product and you can't go wrong with their service, price and shipping. Wayne
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Just email Wiley Higgins, the best in the business hand down!!!
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