Shock, Strut And Spring Replacement

Sparky714

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I've got new shocks, struts, lowering springs, caster camber plates and bumpsteer tie rod ends being delivered tomorrow. Rear end has all new control arms and bushings already, anything else that is a must replace while I've got the front apart? Or should I just check things over and replace it if it looks bad? Car drives good and no abnormal tire wear. I'll get everything installed and get it into an alignment shop so it stays that way.

 

mikestang63

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You should also change out the sway bar links with poly ones, check the lower control arm bushings , an check the ball joints- you can replace them once in the stock A arms as the replacements are press fit and slightly larger than the OEM.

 

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Sparky714

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mikestang63 said:

You should also change out the sway bar links with poly ones, check the lower control arm bushings , an check the ball joints- you can replace them once in the stock A arms as the replacements are press fit and slightly larger than the OEM.

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I knew I should have ordered a set of sway bar links, and I'll check the other items, thanks.

 

Onefine88

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IMO you should always change out the isolaters with the new springs too.

 

Sparky714

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Onefine88 said:

IMO you should always change out the isolaters with the new springs too.

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They're coming with the springs so I've got that covered.

 

bird_dog0347

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Ball joints should be checked out, as well as tie rod ends, brake pads, etc.

 

Chuckman

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if you didnt do it when you did the control arms, i'd replace the arm bolts. other than that, i think everythings been covered.

 

Sparky714

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Thanks guys. UPS just delivered everything so time to go get my hands dirty.