Hi guys,
Looking at doing a full rebuild of my front suspension this spring. Then, probably rear suspension next spring.
I have all original arms, bushings, and ball joints all around, and while I could probably get them cleaned up and refurbished, I kind of want to just replace them so I know it's all good for another 20 years haha.
Already done many years ago - Grady rebuilt steering rack, front lowering springs, Tinnerstedt steering linkage, Monroe shocks from Marty Maier.
What do I want? Goals - make it look like new, no more reliability worry, stiffen up the front end
I know there are stainless steel options but I don't think I want to spend that much for the ultimate on all the parts. I'm more interested in good value.
Looking at DeLorean GO....
AVO shock set $649.99
D-Arm aluminium LCA's with new ball joints and bushings installed - $1283 for the pair
Poly ARB to LCA bushings - $47
Upper Arm - probably do stainless from DPI, includes upper ball joints - $695
Steering knuckle, spindle, and roll bar - can get refinished locally
Brakes - brake pad kit from one of the vendors, Pretty sure my rotors are good (no brake pulsing), I can rebuild the calipers etc no problem
Also considering the crossbrace that goes in the trunk as well as the LCA braces....
Any comments on this approach? Anything better out there for the $$$? I don't do racing or track, it's just my fun weekend car and this thing is about 40 years old. Time to put a few bucks into it again, I think.
Oh and what kind of spring compressor do I need to borrow?