'79 front suspension

"JohnO" > wrote:

>
> Backyard Mechanic wrote:
>> "JohnO" > wrote:
>>
>> >
>> > Struts up front. Well, good thing junior has a job. :-) That's one
>> > I don't think we'll install ourselves. I'll buy them somewhere and
>> > take them to a pro.
>>
>> I suggest you dont... now is as good a time as any to demonstrate how
>> to do such a job SAFELY.
>> For crine out loud... you are going to be rebuilding that whole car,
>> you cant run it to the shop every time it gets a little dangerous.
>> And that's nowhere near as risky as messing with springs... which I
>> also recommend he learn how to do right.
>>
>> Find a local, even a shop mech, who has done it a couple times, have
>> him come and supervise for a few beers (after!)...
>
> OK, a look at the book last night confirms what you're telling me.
> This isn't nearly as difficult as I imagined. Looks like we can do the
> ball joints, lower control arm bushings, and maybe springs/struts all
> at the same time.
>
> Autozone rents (loans?) the tools to remove and install ball joints.
> Good idea to do this myself?

Bear in mind the springs are more difficult than on many cars, they are
short and require 'outside' compressors... I bought three different sets
before I found one that worked well.

Someone on here can probably tell you which ones/where to buy or rent
them.



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