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I'm back with 2nd truck!
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Texas
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Well I fell into a few extra bucks and decided to get to work on something on the truck. The thing that drives me nuts right now is the front end. I need to get it aligned but no sense in doing it without getting the whole front end done. 24+ years are showing their age and need to get it fixed. Now here's my options on manufacturers and packages they have for my truck unless someone happens to know a better setup.
Energy Suspensions $183.95 Material- Polyurethane * Front control arm bushings * Rear spring and shackle bushings * Front sway bar bushings * Body mounts * Tie rod end boots * Transmission mount P-S-T $219 Material- Polygraphite * 2 Upper Ball Joints * 2 Lower Ball Joints * 2 Outer Tie Rod Ends * 4 Upper Inner Bushings * 2 or 4 Lower Inner Bushings (as required) * 2 Strut Rod Bushings (as required) * 2 Stabilizer Links* * 2 Sway Bar Bushings** * Control Arm Bumpers (most models) Performance Suspension Components $279.95 Material-Graphite Impregnated Polyurethane * Upper & Lower Ball Joints * Inner & Outer Tie Rod Ends * Idler Arm * Complete Upper & Lower Shaft Assemblies (Where Applicable) * Graphite Impregnated Polyurethane Bushings* * Upper & Lower Control Arm Bushings * Sway Bar Bushing Kit with Brackets * Polyurethane Tie Rod Boots What's the best deal? I remeber that the graphite impregnated are better at not squeaking which makes me lean towards them. Now if it's betwwen P-S-T and Performance Suspension is the extra $$$ worth what extra you get or can I get the parts cheaper buying them elsewhere? Also does anyone know if I can buy Peformance Suspension Componets from another place like Summit?
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: DFW, TX
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I've heard very good things about Energy Suspension. Although, that PST kit comes with alot! Hopefully somebody with a little more knowledge will chime in.
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: NorCal
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P-S-T all the way!
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Location: Cypress, TX
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What ever you do, DO NOT use anyone that offers polyurathane "only" bushings. Sooner or later they will squeak like mad. The money saved is not worth your sanity.
PST and PSC appear to have the same parts in their kit. They both use polygraphite bushings, so they won't squeak. It looks like the PST kit is just cheaper, but make sure there isn't some difference. If not, I think you have a winner with PST.... ![]()
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Fort Worth, TX
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yeller
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Twin Cities
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I can only give props to PST, I used the same kit on Yeller and loved the difference it made. The truck cornered very well and that was with NO swaybars. Also, the $219 price INCLUDES shipping!
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Modesto, CA
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Here's another vote for PST. It made a TREMENDOUS difference in cornering on my truck...but on the same token it made the truck VERY stiff...but I guess that's my fault, cuz the truck is so damn light.
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Houston, TX
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Richardson, TX
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I used the PSC stuff on my 92 Z28. It was quality stuff, and did not squeak. The customer service was good, too. You can also buy sway bars and springs from them as well.
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I'm back with 2nd truck!
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Texas
Posts: 3,775
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Sounds like the PSC would be the sure way to go. Plus that price is with shipping as well. I'll get the check next week so as soon as it hits I'll be ordering something then along with front springs
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Shreveport LA
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Somebody makes greasable polyurethane bushings, but I can't remember who.
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