Front Suspension rebuilding, My front end is SHOT!!! |
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Front Suspension rebuilding, My front end is SHOT!!! |
Jaiden |
Feb 3 2006, 07:52 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 346 Joined: 13-January 05 From: Stroudsburg PA Member No.: 3,443 |
Hey all,
After finally getting back to the states I had a chance to start going through my To Do list for the teener. Well that list just got allot longer (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) THe whole front end is shot and will need a bunch of work. Anyone willing to discuss options? Replace what's there or swap out the front end? Also any tips on dropping the front end? I figure that it's easier to work on the suspension when it's out from under the car. So 2 ball joints 2 tierod ends and struts at a minimum. Yikes Attached thumbnail(s) |
mike_the_man |
Feb 3 2006, 08:00 AM
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I like stuff! Group: Members Posts: 1,338 Joined: 11-June 03 From: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Member No.: 809 |
Ball joints and tie rods aren't too tought. Alot of people will probably recommend you go with Turbo tie rods. As far as shocks go, Konis seem to be the best, although I have Bilsteins and I like them. Also, I see that you have brackets for a front sway bar, but it doesn't look like you have one installed. Might as well get one of those, as it will tighten up the front end a fair bit.
If you're going in this far, you might as well replace the bushings as well. You have a few options here. The ultimate is Mueller's roller bearings, but they're $$. You could also get poly bushings which will be pretty stiff, but will probably make your car squeek over bumps. Then theres always stock bushings. As far as lowering the car, it's easy. When everything is back together, you just need to crank the bolts on the torsion bar end caps. If you do a search for lowering, I'm sure you'll find everything you need to know. I just did this all last summer. It's not a bad job, and assuming nothing breaks, you should be able to get it done in a weekend pretty easy. |