Front End write up...???

[ircwet]

Is there a complete write up on rebuilding a stock front end? Can't seem to find one. I want to order everything I need and not come up short when things are torn apart.


Thanks

 

[Blazerspeed]

Re: Front End write up...???

I think your best bet would be a Helms manual. It won't have the part numbers, but it will have eerything listed.

 

[bonesdmz]

Re: Front End write up...???

Just don't forget to loosen wheel hub nut.

I followed Chilton's manual, and ended up with tightened wheel hub nut, and with removed upper ball joint (and upper control arm, actually). And then it just says "now remove lower ball joint". Okay, but you'll soon understand that you need to remove the axle first. And omg, how am I gonna loosen the wheel nut without upper control arm?! I had to assemble everything back together. I almost burned the damn book

I could try to make a write-up for you, but except for ^^^ there won't be any problem, its kinda straightforward. Just remove everything, and then assemble it back

 

[Sportmachines]

Re: Front End write up...???

We can come up with a parts list, and the actual parts if youd like. We've done a bunch of full front end rebuilds for folks. LMK

 

[warmpancakes]

Re: Front End write up...???

Just a FYI you need a 36MM socket for the axle nut

 

[nonova0074]

Re: Front End write up...???

6 or 12 point gonna order on up from snap-on

 

[warmpancakes]

Re: Front End write up...???

Simm360


52.75

 

[nonova0074]

Re: Front End write up...???

the deep one thanks calling my dealer now

 

[ircwet]

Re: Front End write up...???

This is the parts list I have researched on one of Hood's Post....But was not sure it was complete..

Moog
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Upper Ball Joints - K5320 - $54.99 each
Lower Ball Joints - K5289 - $49.99 each
Upper Control Arm Bushing - K6283 - $19.99 per arm
Lower Control Arm Bushing - K6333 - $19.99 per arm
Torsion Bar Mount - K6485 - $21.99 each
Idler Arm - K6251T - $49.99
Pitman Arm - K6339 - $47.99
Inner TR End - ES2072RLT - $59.99 each
Outer TR End - ES2249RLT - $39.99 each
Adjusting Sleeves - ES2004S - $13.99 each
Sway Bar Bushings (lower control arm) - K6640 - $13.99 kit
Sway Bar Bushings (frame) - K6455 - $14.99 kit


Also is it REALLY worth doing a ZQ8 box? I would assume it has no handling effect.

 

[Norm]

Re: Front End write up...???

Just a FYI you need a 36MM socket for the axle nut

Here's a cheaper one for you:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lisl...t=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item45fb119a61

 

[bonesdmz]

Re: Front End write up...???

This is the parts list I have researched on one of Hood's Post....But was not sure it was complete..

Moog
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Upper Control Arm Bushing - K6283 - $19.99 per arm
Lower Control Arm Bushing - K6333 - $19.99 per arm

Actually, lower control arm has 2 different bushings, front and rear one. I bought Raybestos 5701013 and 5651026 (front and rear) units.

You can use Moog K6418 to buy 4 of upper bushings in a single kit.

 

[ircwet]

Re: Front End write up...???

Sportsmachines

I would love a complete list if you have one.

 

[ircwet]

Re: Front End write up...???

Any other parts needed besides listed above?

Thanks !!!

 

[warmpancakes]

Re: Front End write up...???

if you are doing the control arm bushings just get a set of the energy suspension bushings,

 

[nonova0074]

Re: Front End write up...???

Here's a cheaper one for you:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lisl...t=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item45fb119a61

I only buy snap-on I have had cheap sockets explode

 

[ircwet]

Re: Front End write up...???

Do you get and squeeks using Enerrgy Suspension?

 

[warmpancakes]

Re: Front End write up...???

Do you get and squeeks using Enerrgy Suspension?

usually no just use the grease provided and glop it on when you think you have 2 much add more:tup:

 

[warmpancakes]

Re: Front End write up...???

I only buy snap-on I have had cheap sockets explode

a man after my own heart