Front Suspension Rebuild Help For Green Horn
I've never done any kind of suspension work in my life, so I know nearly nothing about it's main and supporting components. You can NOT offend me by giving me "obvious/too much info"
So, my car failed inspection due to worn suspension parts, I knew this was going to happen so it wasn't a shocker.
My goal is to replace as many old parts as I can.
My list consists of the following for the front.
Idler Arm repair Kit
Left and right tie rod assembly
Steering damper - (I know you don't NEED it but I want to replace regardless)
Center Link
Guide rod mount
Stabilizer Bar
Control arm repair kit 1263300075
Sachs shocks x2
Control Arm Ball Joints (already have at hand)
Did I miss anything by chance?
What kind of special tools do I need in order to replace the following components above, I don't want to leave anything on the table.
Also would it be best to do everything at once (one side at a time of course)? And in what order should I work in the suspension from the out side in?
Ex [OUT SIDE] Tie rods to ---- ???? [INSIDE]
[OUT SIDE] Control arm to --- ???? [INSIDE] If that makes sense.
Thanks!
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