Another "I ran over XXXXX" thread
It was a huge chunk of an 18-wheeler tire.
Pulled the exhaust off, threw the front-end out-of-whack and even lost a hubcap!!
So what parts are usually included in a front-end rebuild? It has 154k and I'm fairly certain needs a complete overhaul. The tie-rods were new about 6 months ago, hopefully those are still good!
Ball joints, shock absorbers, steering shock, engine shocks(do 240's have them?) tie rods are a maybe at this point. what else has to be replaced/rebushed/repaired?
Should I do wheel bearings at the same time? rear suspension?
I've never done a project this big before... on the VW it's just been engine and body/interior disassembly and cleaning-- nothing like rebuilding a front suspension!!
Can your average 26 year-old art historian in training do such a job if he's done engine mounts, rear shocks, a complete fuel system cleaning and tie-rods?
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