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Old 10-22-2010, 04:04 PM
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Front end rebuild, need parts advice

So im about to rebuild my front end I was just wondering if anybody knows of any kits I could buy to rebuild the suspension, steering, etc... or if there aren't any kits, wheres a good place to get the parts separately, I know black dragon has stuff, but there really expensive.
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Old 10-22-2010, 04:29 PM
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hit up rock auto for stuff like ball joints ect and Id take the opportunity to upgrade to polly bushings from energy suspension.
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Old 10-22-2010, 06:03 PM
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ball joints, outer tie rod ends and poly bush will do for a start. only talking maybe $200 plus alignment. if you can't afford that don't own a Z. you have to do them all not piecemeal to see a real improvement. fancy shocks and springs won't do much as you will still wallow down the road like a drunken pig unless you do the first things first. i got my mechanical parts at NAPA (but my local guy doesn't try to gouge you on price) bushings came from MSA.
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Old 10-22-2010, 10:24 PM
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alright thanks for the replies
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