At 193,000 miles I am experiencing some front-end slop, not terrible but I need to keep on my toes at highway speeds. No pulls and only slightest shake at 70~75 MPH.
I am thinking to rebuild the front-end as the rust situation isn't bad at all and I think it might come apart with some patience. I've seen various front-end kits for the car and want to go the full route even if all I find is a worn center link and tie-rod ends. The lower ball joint, is that very hard to get out? Should I replace the lower control arm with a new one with a new BJ or should I take the lower control arm off and bring it to a shop for ball-joint replacement? Would it be possible to replace the rest, Upper control arms, tire rods, center link etc then bring the car to someone to have them do the lower ball joints? I'm thinking removing the lower control arm may be more work that it is worth but maybe I should do it anyway for bushing reasons. Are there any really good semi step-by-step instructions for rebuilding the front-end on the car? Could it be professionally done for under $1000 with parts?
I'm keeping this car forever and want to be able to drive the hell out of it all the time but safely.
Thanks

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