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) |
Mueller |
Feb 3 2006, 12:12 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
I'm pretty much doing exactly what Eric recommends except I'm using my roller bearings instead of bushings (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/MDB2.gif)
The advice on swapping over to the later style struts is good advice as well, later on down the road you could always upgrade to the billet front hubs to run vented rotors on the 4-lug setup (you'll have 911 brakes without the extra cost of 5-lug rims and rear conversion (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) ) If you do keep your front struts, make sure to inspect the spindles, I've seen a few sets that the bearings are too loose due to wear and are unsafe to use.... |