Questions on Rebuilding the suspension? For thoses of you you have done this I could not find great info in a search.
Trying to get the SE up to par.
I Have the shocks/struts, springs, strut bar, rotors and brakes all new and ready for install. I noticed the ball joints, tir rod ends and bushing are worn out also.

So my question is did you use factory replacement from a part store or did you use aftermarket.
If aftermarket what brand and how do you like it.

I am also thinking of replacing the sway bars too.
Thanks

 

check out PST.com Polygraphite front end kits are the way to go

 

Thanks will do.

 

Tried the Web address with no luck.

 

Found it,
www.p-s-t.com

 

Fire, some thoughts...

I replaced most all the bushings with polyurethrane (they squeak but I didn't know about polygraphite at the time). I got them I think from VB and Mtrix both. All seemed OK except the sway bar end link bushings needed a different (longer) end link to fit. ( I just ground the "too tall" bushings down and used them anyway).

Tie rod ends. Inner and outer replaced. Unfortunately, the ones I got from VB were poor quality. I stripped one out and luckily found another pair at a PEP boys here off Charlotte. They ended up being cheaper and significantly better quality! I can't remember which car but one of the ones I replaced these on didn't come with alemites(sealed supposedly). I went ahead and drilled holes in them and put my own alemites in. Worked fine.

Ball joints. One car was still in good condition. The other, totally trashed. I did the no-no on this and got VB replacement joints only and had them pressed in. So far, no problem.

jeryj