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) |
Dr Evil |
Feb 3 2006, 10:43 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I see a problem in your future (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) One of your struts is late model and one is early. This will make ordering ball joints more interesting as you will need one of each. I think I have a good old one that was installed, but not used. If I were you I would change the other strut over to a late model one with the swedge pin. They are much nicer in the long run. I'll bet you could pick up the strut for nothing from one of the members. I have seen this problem often.
Oh ya, soak your nuts and bolts now, and often. It will make life much easier in the future. I like to use penetrating oil, but anything should work that is designed to loosen rusty fasteners. |