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Old 08-08-2020, 11:52 AM
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Default Body/Frame bushings...What's the Diff' ???

Looking for replacement bushings for my '73 Grand Am and have come across what is likely the same part, from 3 different vendors, with 3 vastly different prices.

The first one is from The Parts Place @ $264:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-77-GM-...wAAOSwTuJYpfJ8

Next up is OPGI @ $145.99:

https://www.opgi.com/chassis-suspens...s-g240628.html

Last up is what is claimed to be a Parts Place part, from a company I've never heard of, for $99:

https://www.qnostar.com/index.php?ma...ucts_id=686551

What the hell is going on here?

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Old 08-08-2020, 06:42 PM
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The only link that works for me is the bottom one, and it just takes you to their home page. Do they all include washers and bolts?

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Old 08-08-2020, 08:29 PM
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No bolts/hardware. None of the kits have that. Just the bushings. Updated links:

OPGI @ $145.99 -

https://www.opgi.com/chassis-suspens...s-g240628.html

The Parts Place @ $264 -

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-77-GM-...53.m1438.l9372

QNOSTA @ $99 -

https://www.qnostar.com/advanced_sea...dy+bushing+kit

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Old 08-08-2020, 08:30 PM
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I also saw where Summit Racing has the kit for $120.99

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The Parts Place says theirs has the washer molded into the bushing, looks like OPGI just has washer/sleeve slide in combo. QNSTA has the same pic as TPP with no description so I'd be wary of them. I could see where TPP would cost more but if you're not doing a 100pt restoration I'd go with OPGI or Summit.

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Old 08-09-2020, 12:25 AM
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Not doing a 100-point restoration but don't want to throw junk in it either. I wouldn't consider the QNSTA site because it's not an automotive specific vendor site, let alone one that caters to Pontiacs or GM vehicles. Thanks for the advice.

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Have you brought the bushings yet, if so which one did you buy and how is the quality?

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Old 08-20-2020, 12:31 AM
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Not yet, Karl. I've decided to go with the OPGI bushings. They appear to be the same in pic and description as the Parts Place bushings. I'll likely order them this weekend. Their website said they were back ordered until 8/28, or something like that.

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Brian, did you ever get the body mounts, if so from who and how was the quality of them. I’ve been looking for radiator mounts and the ones I’ve found that suppose to fit our cars don’t.

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Old 09-25-2020, 12:27 AM
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I haven't ordered them yet. Other issues in the last 2-3 weeks have popped up requiring my attention and taking $$$ precedent over car stuff. I'll post back here when I do.

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I would go with the parts place...

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