What is a good way to rebuild the front end. I saw some kits on ebay for around $170+. Also how hard is it to rebuild the front end? Thanks

 

Not that hard. Their is a thread stated with a step by step. But a rebuild kit for $170 I would avoid. Go with MOOG parts, and RockAuto will have most of the parts you need at a good price. Look for discount codes.

 

It will take some knowledge and planning. You'll need some special tools and safety precautions.

I got everything I needed from http://www.p-s-t.com/. It worked good for me at the time but now you got more choices, like mild-to-wild. Do you want chinese parts or not? etc.

You'll need a couple of pickle forks......

Spring compresser,

Ball joint tool...you gotta get'em out and then press new ones in. Some people will find difficulty in this and have to have some of the work shopped out.

A guy can do it with the right tools.

 

What do you think about these complete Moog kits?

http://www.opgi.com/p/suspension/2068/198/535418.html
http://www.opgi.com/p/suspension/2068/198/535419.html

And what is the difference between round and oval bushings?

 

Rebuilding a front end is not that hard. There are many different ways to to do it that range from specialized tools, to just some simple hand tools, a good bench vise, a torch, and a BFH. Moog parts for stock is the best route to take.

Good luck!

 

So a kit like that is good idea?

And the difference between round and oval? Is it just what is on the car now, or do they perform differently?

 

GM used both on some of the models , you just need to find out which kind you have on the car now. Replace with the same shape.

You'll have to do your homework on these kits available, to weather or not they have Moog parts or other. I know a kit sounds pretty easy to buy in one click, but you need to make sure what you are getting.

 

All you have to do is look under your car and see if you have the round or the oval bushings on your lower control arms. The kits are fine but I bet if you research a bit you will find that you can do better on price at the autoparts stores or rockauto.com.

 

Take a look through my front end job link below as a primer on what is involved and what other parts you might need, like bearings, seals, etc.

 

Hey guys long time since I been on here I sold my car a while ago. But learned a lot of stuff and moog or pst is the way to go. Also lady72nrob71 is very knowledgeable and you should check his link out he helped me a lot when I had my car.

 

Thanks. That is very helpful.

I am operating as the part source person for this part of the project, as somebody else is doing 98% of the actual work.

Right now it is all about making sure I am supplying them with all of the correct stuff.