suspension - 1977
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Instructor
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From: Fairfax Ca
suspension - 1977
Now that I've seen the 50th ann I can cancel my order & fix up my 77. The suspension is shot -front, back, everywhere. I think it's beyond the abilities of me & my son. Does anyone know what I might be looking at cost wise? I want to keep it pretty stock - no upgrade on the rear spring. I've looked in Mid America & Ecklers but really can't determine what is needed. I'm sure if I let a mechanic order the parts the cost will jump dramatically, but I may have no choice. Maybe if someone knew the labor costs I could work from there.
I'm in Northern California. Near SF :confused:
I'm in Northern California. Near SF :confused:
Drifting
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Re: suspension - 1977 (Denyce Codoni)
If you just want stock rebuild, then order the Vette Brakes and PRoducts touring kit. http://www.vettebrakes.com/ You can order a catalog from their site or buy directly from there.
good luck
-terry
good luck
-terry
Burning Brakes
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From: Frankfurt, Taunus Hills
Re: suspension - 1977 (Denyce Codoni)
Well, best advice is to buy kits.
Ecklers offers a front and a rear end overhaul kit.
Front is priced at 200$, rear is priced at 170 $ (mounting) plus190$ (bushings)
Thats basics!
Take in consideration the steering box (ouch 200$ + 40$ core), the tie rod sleeves (40$ /pr) Pwr steering cylinder (140$ new), control valve ( 200$ new) and the U-Joints (112$ /set).
All is rubber prices and without labor!
I could continue, but its up to you how deep you dig in.......
Any more Q´s ? Just ask! :D
Ecklers offers a front and a rear end overhaul kit.
Front is priced at 200$, rear is priced at 170 $ (mounting) plus190$ (bushings)
Thats basics!
Take in consideration the steering box (ouch 200$ + 40$ core), the tie rod sleeves (40$ /pr) Pwr steering cylinder (140$ new), control valve ( 200$ new) and the U-Joints (112$ /set).
All is rubber prices and without labor!
I could continue, but its up to you how deep you dig in.......
Any more Q´s ? Just ask! :D
Le Mans Master
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From: Wildwood IL
Re: suspension - 1977 (Denyce Codoni)
If your looking for suspension rebuild packages, check out Zip and Riks. Good service and quality parts. You might want to investigate the possability of installing Polyurathane bushings instead of rubber. :cheers:
Advanced
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From: Miami Fl
Re: suspension - 1977 (Denyce Codoni)
I had let my 77 sit for a long time and had to have a mechanic re-do the trailing arms and bushings front a arms and bushings and other rubber bushings that had gone bad, as well as rebuild the brakes + full tune up and transmition service..... hope that helps...
:eek:$3800.00 :eek:
:eek:$3800.00 :eek:
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From: Fairfax Ca
Re: suspension - 1977 (skinsfan)
Skinsfan - that's what I was looking for - now I have a clue as to what to expect cost wise. I wish I could do it, but I'm not as limber as I used to be & I'd hate to spend a bunch for the parts & mess it up. Maybe I can make a deal with someone if I buy the parts.
