Front End Rebuild Kit
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From: Atlanta GA
. . . actually, i watch the video over and over again . . . it covers complete disassembly, so it explains about fifteen different things you'll be doing . . . everytime i crawl under the car, i go watch the relevant portion of the video first, so i know what i'm doing . . .
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Pro-Rubber will give you a smooth ride. Don't squeak.
Con-They don't last as long as poly.
Pro-Poly will tighten your suspension up. Last very long.
Con-They sqeak if you don't grease them enough before you install them.
Con-They don't last as long as poly.
Pro-Poly will tighten your suspension up. Last very long.
Con-They sqeak if you don't grease them enough before you install them.
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From: Frisco TX
Originally Posted by Van Steel
Pro-Rubber will give you a smooth ride. Don't squeak.
Con-They don't last as long as poly.
Pro-Poly will tighten your suspension up. Last very long.
Con-They sqeak if you don't grease them enough before you install them.
Con-They don't last as long as poly.
Pro-Poly will tighten your suspension up. Last very long.
Con-They sqeak if you don't grease them enough before you install them.
What kind of grease should I use? Brand and type?
Thanks, Ed
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Rubber bushings you can use a chassis grease. Poly bushings use a teflon grease. It will be provided w/the kit. Not sure if you can by it a local autoparts store or not. We get them when we buy the bushings. Yes all the hardware to complete the job is included in the kit ,ie. ball joints
Racer
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From: Toms River New Jersey
Can a parts list of the sale items be listed on here? I'm interested since I'm doing my cam again & have easier access now. I'd go with the poly's. Mainly thinking about the A-arm bushings for now. Can they be bought thru this sale by themselves?
Thanx,
Bill
Thanx,
Bill
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From: Williamsburg Virginia
I just upgraded my (80) front w/ the poly kit. If you even think for a second that you might need to upgrade...do it! I too had to torch the old bushings out of my control arms, and I HAD to use a heavy duty machine press to press the new poly bushings back in. I no longer chip teeth on a bumpy road.
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From: Irwindale Ca
Originally Posted by NHvette
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I'll bet dollars to donuts that half the folks out there with C3s
need this kit, but don't realize it (yet).
I'll bet dollars to donuts that half the folks out there with C3s
need this kit, but don't realize it (yet).
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From: Clearwater FL
Originally Posted by BacaBill
Can a parts list of the sale items be listed on here? I'm interested since I'm doing my cam again & have easier access now. I'd go with the poly's. Mainly thinking about the A-arm bushings for now. Can they be bought thru this sale by themselves?
Thanx,
Bill
Thanx,
Bill
Sorry I'm late getting back w/you guys. We had to close for the hurricane. Luckly it missed us.
Front End Rebuild Kit and Front Springs. Spring are now $70.99 for the pair. SB or BB
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Originally Posted by madmike
I think I am one of them. Does a symptom of needing new tie rod ends include a bit of steering wandering while driving straight?. I replaced upper and lower ball joints and it still wanders a bit. I guess i should replace the tie rods huh?
Yes bad tie rod ends will make the car wander.
http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...t&SubGroup=403 Last item on the page.
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From: Clearwater FL
Originally Posted by jaggeedfire
Im interested in the front poly kit. Loved the offset T/A's.
Nicholas
Nicholas
Dan
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From: Brandon Mississippi
coil-over
Originally Posted by Van Steel
We have front end rebuild kits on sale now if any of you are interested. You can check the link
http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...&SubGroup=1864
Part number's FSK-01D & FSK-01DP are the 2 kits on sale. If you want to order on-line, shipping will apply BUT we will cut you a check for the freight since you are forum members. Got any questions, please feel free to e-mail me or call me at 800-418-5397
Thanks
Dan
http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...&SubGroup=1864
Part number's FSK-01D & FSK-01DP are the 2 kits on sale. If you want to order on-line, shipping will apply BUT we will cut you a check for the freight since you are forum members. Got any questions, please feel free to e-mail me or call me at 800-418-5397
Thanks
Dan
Dan
What about the the NEW COIL-OVERS-----what is the PRICE----AND HOW DO i GET THEM(how-about a "free" spanner wrench to go along with the coil-over)......we are going to put them on in the school shop and the new poly rebuild frontend kit at the same time on a "80" that is in need of a little help.....also need a rear spring.
THANKS
....WIFE 
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