so im starting to rebuild my front suspension on my 83 z28. i orderd a pst polygraphite front end rebuild kit, a new set of kyb struts, nad some new front springs. total coast was about 420. just taking it apart today next weeek im going to hopefully put it together. any advise?

also looking for a 350 am in san diego. let me know if anyone has one they want to get rid of for cheep.

 

You're going to need an internal style spring compressor for the springs. Get the type with 4 jaws, not the one with two jaws and a plate on the other end. While you've got it all apart, replace all of the tie rod ends, center link, idler arm, adjuster sleeves, and ball joints, then take it in for an alignment, adjust the steering box, and have fun. You'll be extremely pleased with how much better the car drives.

 

Im Pretty sure the front end kit i order comes with ball joints and tie rod ends not sure about the idler arm and, adjuster sleeves. But i plan on going through everything before it hits the road. i definatly want to replace the tired 305. anyway 4 jaw spring compressor huh? looks like ill be taking another trip to habor frieght. thanks

 

Your front end kit should include the parts pictured + ball joints. You should also replace the sway bar end links front and rear and while doing the KYB struts check the bearings on the strut mounts.. Also a good idea to replace the rear shocks with the KYB gas-adjust one. You will need a front end alignment before doing any serious driving.

 

kit comes with sway bar end link. i havn't started ordering for the rear except the rear shocks, already got them. it was cheaper to order front and rear together. ill definatly check the strut mount bearings didn't think of that thanks!

 

Additional info: If you do not have welded in SFC's (sub-frame connectors) start thinking about this Mod. Difference between night & day how SFC's will tighten up a 3rd gen car.