Restore Steering Precision: Vintage NOS and NORS Ball Joints
Is your classic car "wandering" down the highway, or do you hear a loud metallic "clunk" when going over bumps? These are the classic signs of worn-out Ball Joints. As the pivot point between your control arms and steering knuckle, the ball joint bears the entire weight of the front end while allowing the wheels to turn.
At Old Car Parts NW, we stock authentic NOS (New Old Stock) and NORS (New Old Replacement Stock) Ball Joints that restore the tight, safe handling your vehicle was built with.
The NORS Advantage: Steel vs. Plastic
Don't trust your safety to cheap, lightweight reproduction parts. Our inventory features:
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USA-Made Quality: Many of our units are from legendary brands like Moog, TRW, and McQuay-Norris, manufactured during the golden era of steel production.
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Better Boots: Vintage rubber dust boots often seal better and last longer than the thin rubber found on budget imports.
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Exact Fitment: Designed for specific spindle tapers and control arm press-fits for Ford, GM, Mopar, AMC, and International vehicles.
Our Inventory Includes:
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Upper Ball Joints: Bolt-in and press-in styles.
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Lower Ball Joints: Load-bearing joints for heavy-duty applications.
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Adjustable Joints: Rare caster/camber correction joints for select models.
Cure "Death Wobble" with NORS King Pin Sets
Is your vintage truck or pre-1960s car experiencing violent shaking at highway speeds, often called the "Death Wobble"? Or perhaps your steering feels loose and "wandering"? The culprit is likely worn-out king pins. Before ball joints became standard, the King Pin was the heavy-duty pivot point connecting your steering knuckle to the axle.
At Old Car Parts NW, we stock authentic NORS (New Old Replacement Stock) King Pin Sets designed to restore factory-tight steering precision.
The NORS Advantage: Steel vs. Nylon
Many modern "quick-fix" reproduction kits use soft nylon bushings that wear out quickly. Our inventory features USA-Made vintage kits (often from Moog, TRW, or McQuay-Norris) that typically include:
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Hardened Steel Pins: Precision-ground to withstand thousands of pounds of force.
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Bronze or Metal Bushings: The gold standard for durability (some may require reaming for a perfect custom fit).
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Complete Hardware: Includes heavy-duty thrust bearings, shims, lock pins, and freeze plugs.
Restoration Grade Parts For:
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Vintage Trucks: Ford F-Series, Chevy/GMC C-Series, and Dodge Power Wagons.
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Classic Cars: Ford Model A, early V8s, and pre-1955 solid-axle passenger cars
