rottenlungs
Member
Hi
I am planning to rebuild the front suspension on the Elegant Thirsty Dinosaur this winter (Southern Hemisphere). I am in the process of trying to work up a parts list.
The main reason for this is due to various clonks from the front and general slop. Plus, the rear end has been rebushed , the front remains untouched.
I want to do as many bushes as I can , as many ball joints as I can. Probably new shock absorbers if possible too. The ride height is good so I don`t feel the need to replace the springs.
My current list of parts looks like this (prices are in NZ$ from Scotts):
Part nos Qty Unit Price Description
529789 & 529808 2 49.5 Top link inner + outer
534667 2 28 Ball End
534824 2 59 Lower Link Bushes (pr)
565395 8 3.13 Shock Absorber bushes
600566 2 9.4 Side arm dust boots
2 10.67 Ball joint boot upper
2 10.67 Ball joint boot lower
What I haven`t managed to work out is, 1) shocks , 2) ball joints, 3) there may be other bushes I haven`t spotted. Also, are there any components in the steering I should look to replace? I really ought to flush and filter-change the PAS system. This would be a good time to do it when the front was in bits.
Any recommendations and supplier choices would be gratefully received.
Thanks
I am planning to rebuild the front suspension on the Elegant Thirsty Dinosaur this winter (Southern Hemisphere). I am in the process of trying to work up a parts list.
The main reason for this is due to various clonks from the front and general slop. Plus, the rear end has been rebushed , the front remains untouched.
I want to do as many bushes as I can , as many ball joints as I can. Probably new shock absorbers if possible too. The ride height is good so I don`t feel the need to replace the springs.
My current list of parts looks like this (prices are in NZ$ from Scotts):
Part nos Qty Unit Price Description
529789 & 529808 2 49.5 Top link inner + outer
534667 2 28 Ball End
534824 2 59 Lower Link Bushes (pr)
565395 8 3.13 Shock Absorber bushes
600566 2 9.4 Side arm dust boots
2 10.67 Ball joint boot upper
2 10.67 Ball joint boot lower
What I haven`t managed to work out is, 1) shocks , 2) ball joints, 3) there may be other bushes I haven`t spotted. Also, are there any components in the steering I should look to replace? I really ought to flush and filter-change the PAS system. This would be a good time to do it when the front was in bits.
Any recommendations and supplier choices would be gratefully received.
Thanks