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06-13-2011, 10:25 PM | #1 |
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Rebuilding front/rear suspension/brakes
I want to rebuild the suspension/brakes on my 85 when I get back from Af-hell-istan and would like my list scrubbed for anything I missed.
Front: Poly Graphite front end rebuild kit from P-S-T: 2 Upper Ball Joints 2 Lower Ball Joints 2 Outer Tie Rods 4 Polygraphite Control Arm Bushings 2 Upper Control Arm Bumpers 2 Lower Control Arm Bumpers Cpp 2.5" Drop Spindles Coil Springs(Moroso Trick) Rancho 9000 adj shocks New Rotors w/D52 caliper kit Wheel bearings CPP Manual brake Master Cylinder/Proportioning Valve Rear: Disassemble, clean, and reassemble leaf packs Polygraphite leaf/shackle bushings Install rebuilt ford 9" with axle perches for a flip Wilwood Dyna lite rear Disc Brake kit Rancho 9000 Adj shocks (relocated in front of the axle) Cal Tracs Universal Splined Sway bar kit from S&W I am looking for a good ride that will perform well on the street and strip. If there is anything else I missed or you suggest I do please let me know.
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06-14-2011, 12:20 AM | #2 |
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Re: Rebuilding front/rear suspension/brakes
Are the steering box, idler and pitman arms tight?
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06-14-2011, 01:41 AM | #3 |
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Re: Rebuilding front/rear suspension/brakes
Pick up a set of solid tie rod adjusters like these:
http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CFAQ8wIwAA#
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06-14-2011, 12:06 PM | #4 |
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Re: Rebuilding front/rear suspension/brakes
I will have to check that when I get home. The steering didn't seem sloppy at all from what I remember.
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06-14-2011, 12:47 PM | #5 |
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Re: Rebuilding front/rear suspension/brakes
Are drilled and slotted rotors worth the extra $$?
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