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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 01:03 PM
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I am going to replace bushings and such on the front of my C3 including rebuilding the steering box. Can anyone recomend a good kit that will include all the needed items to do this what company it is offered by? Thanks.
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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I am going to replace bushings and such on the front of my C3 including rebuilding the steering box. Can anyone recomend a good kit that will include all the needed items to do this what company it is offered by? Thanks.
I used VanSteel. They shipped me powder-coated control arms, loaded already with new bushings & ball joints. This is a quick and easy solution not to mention they look good!

I'm sure they can sell you a box too: I didn't do mine.
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I also did a complete FE rebuild, purchased the kit from VanSteel. I had to replace the lower ball joints after one season. Vantseel was good enough to replace them at no charge. That said when purchasing the ball joints ask for Moog. I am not sure who Van carries but don't take any chances.
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I used a Van Steel front end rebuild kit. Hasn't been on the road yet so I hope the ball joints hold up, but Van Steel is a good place to work with. A number of vendors sell steering boxes, both new and rebuilt, but it you want a top-quality rebuild of your steering box contact gtr1999. You can see examples of his work in the sticky threads that he has posted.



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