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Old 08-28-2003, 06:34 PM   #1
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Question Need Help Deciding on Front End

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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