suspension
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Palatine
suspension
My engine will be out soon. My front and rear suspension is pretty much original besides shocks. Where should I order bushings from? Are those mid america kits the best route?
I'll por 15 everything while its out. Any other sugestions? thx
I'll por 15 everything while its out. Any other sugestions? thx
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Virginia USA
Re: suspension (inferno-vette)
I just got mine from ZIP. I used the restoration store here and saved 5%. I havent received my Idler arm yet but the total bill so far minus the idler arm is $133 bucks. I went with the rubber bushings. I too am on a budget now and am not going to change the springs now but I will in the future somday. If I had the $$$ I would put springs in though. I am highly satified with the quality (even though I haven't installed them yet) every part has USA stamped on them :flag :flag :flag :flag :flag :flag
John
P.S. POR15 is some greeeeeaaaaat stuff.
John
P.S. POR15 is some greeeeeaaaaat stuff.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 129
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From: Godfrey Illinois
Re: suspension (Blues77)
Greetings,
Completely rebuilding the front suspension and new power steering control valve was the project of the day today...I got the upgraded kit from Mid America (included Idler Arm) and used the Gymkhana springs (great ride height and awesome in the corners...had to try it tonight when I got done!). The PSCV I got from Musgeaon (misspelled) Brake and it went in fine as well. Everything took 5 hours using hand tools and by myself.
:cheers:
Completely rebuilding the front suspension and new power steering control valve was the project of the day today...I got the upgraded kit from Mid America (included Idler Arm) and used the Gymkhana springs (great ride height and awesome in the corners...had to try it tonight when I got done!). The PSCV I got from Musgeaon (misspelled) Brake and it went in fine as well. Everything took 5 hours using hand tools and by myself.
:cheers:
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Palatine
Re: suspension (Jason628)
thanks everyone :) . Are the rubber bushings the best? Any other kits out there? Thanks again, Just want to look at some more options before I order. :cheers:
Racer
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 361
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From: Dresser WI
Re: suspension (Blues77)
Be sure when you order that you get every thing you need some places don't include some small parts. I highly recomend going with adjustable strut rods. Take your time get it right the first time.
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