So the suspension on my car is worn pretty bad.

It feels like it's walking up and down when turning in one extreme direction.

It pulls to the left when braking, I'm almost certain it's due to the worn suspension, anyone feel free to correct me if this isn't the case.

Very loose steering, 11-1 without wheel movement, though this probably is due to a worn steering box.

When braking hard the car lurches forward, and feels like the car is going to do a wheelie when accelerating fast.

I want to begin upgrading my suspension, what do you guys think needs to be changed?


Thanks for any advice guys.

 

Man just replacing worn out parts helps a lot. A nice set of shocks does WONDERS. Even OEM style replacements. I'd get a prybar and start checking the whole steering system to see whats loose, like ball joints, idler/pitman arm, tie rods, etc. It definately needs an alignment, how are the tires? Pulling to the left sounds like a caliper hanging up or a brake hose broken internally... May need pads and rotors with a good brake flush and have the calipers lubed really well. Usually brings the brakes back to life....

 

Alright, I'll look into shocks and springs first.

I replaced the pads and the rubber lines in the front and bled them and the problem persists. So I don't think it's the brakes.

The tires will be two years old this December, however they probably have less than 5000 miles on them. The car does not get driven very often.

 

I have to agree if it is pulling when you brake I would check the calipers. A great place to start would be here:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...ion-101-a.html

and here:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/suspension-chassis/

For your steering problem try adjusting the box to take out the play. This tread was just started about the same topic.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech...rbox-slop.html