Does anyone know what parts I need to be replacing if I am going to completely rebuild the front suspension. I want to make sure I get it all done at once.

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86 Z28
305TPI
Stock, but with potential!

 

Lower ball joints, inner/outer tie rods, adjusting sleeves, idler arm, center link, control arm bushings, sway bar if you want a bigger one, sway bar bushings, end links, struts and springs. I think thats it, maybe a pitman arm.

Oh yeah, might as well get new wheel bearings too while you're at it.


[This message has been edited by Mo (edited August 20, 2001).]

 

Since all that will be apart, even though it's not really a "rebuild", you might want to get new front struts. Hm, would new front springs be considered part of a front suspension rebuild?


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-Tom P (Hot rodded 1986 Firebird 2.8l)

 

Go with polygraphite for the bushings. Stock rubber is too soft, and regular polyurethane can squeak.

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88 IROC with cobbled together (not by me)drivetrain, 86 (?) TPI unit,CE subframe connectors, Edelbrock strut tower brace, polygraphite bushings all around...it handles like a dream, but man is it hard to push!!

 

this is going to be my winter project. now i just have to start gathering parts. any recommendations? i've heard good things about energy suspension bushings but what about the struts and springs? is there anything better than the GM stuff?

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86 Z28
305TPI
Stock, but with potential!

 

Both JEGS and Summit carry ES bushings and have reasonable prices. Call them with any questions. As far as shocks/struts, tirerack.com has the cheapest price I've seen on KYBs. Look around for someone getting rid of IROC or WS6 sway bars and pick 'em up, that ought to do the trick.

 

It depends on what you're after; GM parts would be better for a softer, smoother ride. Aftermarket parts (poly, performance struts, etc) will make your car handle much better, but ride harder.

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-Tom P (Hot rodded 1986 Firebird 2.8l)