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) |
Eric_Shea |
Feb 3 2006, 11:02 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Looks like two early's to me. Maybe you're looking at a front vs. a back shot. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) Here's what I would do... Yank that puppy. Call around and find a local sandblaster and tell him they're VW parts (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) Turbo Tie Rods Koni or Bilstein Inserts Zero-Rust or POR-15 everything before you throw it back together. New bolts Elephant PolyBronze -or- MUELLERS roller bearings (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/w00t.gif) -or- Standard Welts (your wallet will dictate) New sponge washers for the t-bars Check the t-bars for wear and rust Alignment Enjoy I've done a bunch of these and I was always pleased with the results. The sandblaster will make a world of difference. You don't have to be a CW to basically get it back to new and start over... it's been 34 years since that stuff had a nice coat of protective paint. I have a set of new style struts if you want to upgrade... problem is, you'll need new rotors and new calipers as well. |
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