[Shotimes] Suspension/steering questions

Bruce Malachuk bmalach1@nycap.rr.com
Sun, 15 Jun 2003 23:32:50 -0400


I'm just about to place my final order with Rockauto for suspension & steering
parts. So far I have both outer tie rods, both inner tie rods, both front sway
links, rear sway to body TPR, and rear TPR sway links. I was wondering if I
should bother replacing the lower control arms/ball joint while I'm doing all
this. I'd rather not bother with them right now as I would much rather put the
monies into strut mounts.

I have my Koni struts in housings, and am just about to order my intrax
springs. I think I need new strut mounts, but I'm not sure which ones I should
be ordering. I was thinking about the Moog Caster/camber plates, but do those
replace the strut mount or do I have to buy mounts in addition to that. I
doubt that I'd be changing the caster/camber at all after I get it aligned, so
if I can go without those plates please tell me to do so. I get some clunking
in the suspension which makes me think that the strut mounts are in need of
attention. So what do I need to order for a good setup with my intrax/koni
setup. I'm not so concerned with getting the car as low as possible, I'd
rather have the car handle the best it can.

So please help me out with other things I need to order. I want to make this
the final order so that I can get started. The suspension and tires are the
only things left for me to do before I sign up for going to Madison.

Thanks

Bruce
94 Opal Frost MTX - Just Rolled 83K