winter rebuild time
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winter rebuild time ok i have a 2000 camaro z28 it has about 130,000 miles on it and everything is stock no new parts and the suspension feels sloppy not like it was when it was new now that the winter is here i want to rebuild the front suspension. I dont know if i have to replace everything to make this car feel good again or what so thats what i am asking what should i replace right now i was thinking ball joints, a arm bushings, tie rods, strano springs, konis. So is there anything missing or do i even need to change all this stuff. I have never been to the drag strip but i might next year but i dont want a drag set up i would rather it handle good. Oh and one more question is i see spohn ball joints are a lot cheaper than the moog brand are these better or no.
If you're going Stranos and Koni's I'd ask Sam what are the highest wear items and replace them as well. If you're truly looking for awesome front suspension I'd also ask Sam to include UMI a-arms in the package. You may also want to include an adjustable PHB so you can locate your differential properly side-to-side. The improved bushings in UMI's Panhard will also help your car feel tighter.
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ramey
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ramey
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But really, any feedback on them? if this is a daily driver, here's what i'd do, in this order:
Koni S/A shocks on all 4 corners + either Strano springs, or front perch (requires the Koni front shocks)/rear heater hose mod with the stock springs
adjustable PHB or watts link to keep the rear end centered
Moog upper & lower front control arms (which should include ball joints & new rubber bushings)
all new stock-replacment rubber bushings anywhere else there are bushings
new tie rods if the steering wheel has play in it (i.e., if you can turn the wheel without affecting the direction you're travelling)
front end alignment
Koni S/A shocks on all 4 corners + either Strano springs, or front perch (requires the Koni front shocks)/rear heater hose mod with the stock springs
adjustable PHB or watts link to keep the rear end centered
Moog upper & lower front control arms (which should include ball joints & new rubber bushings)
all new stock-replacment rubber bushings anywhere else there are bushings
new tie rods if the steering wheel has play in it (i.e., if you can turn the wheel without affecting the direction you're travelling)
front end alignment
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