71 Cutlass Conv New Suspension-Before and After
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71 Cutlass Conv New Suspension-Before and After
Just got my olds back from the shop this week after install of new front suspension kit, center link, shocks, front and rear springs. After 42 years, the rear end sagged a little more than I liked. I love how she looks now and handles much better. Need to upgrade upper and lower rear control arms but like anything else, not in the budget right now.
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Suspension Parts
OPG Standard Front End Kit - Part# RK1008 $252 (Free Shipping Deal over Memorial Day)
Moog Center Link - Part# DS749 $51.79 (Rock Auto great price - Compare same part at OPG $138!!!)
AC Delco Front Springs - Conv with A/C Part# 45H0052 $94.79
AC Delco Front Shocks Part# 520179 $34.50
AC Delco Rear Springs - Conv Part # 45H2015 $48.79
Rear Coil Spring Insulators - Part# 45G18001 $2.05
Moog Front Stabilizer Bar Bushings - Part# K5253 $4.60
Shipping $50. Total Parts $528.
Had a local shop do the install that included replacing a gasket for a leaky differential for $575. Grand Total Parts and Labor $1,103.
Last edited by 71Viking Blue; July 11th, 2013 at 08:29 PM.
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Wow! What a difference. I replaced all,the bushings and up graded the boxed control arms and sway bay on mine but did not change springs. Guess what will be on the list when it gets back from the body shop. So you used stock replacement conv. Springs? Looks great
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Yes. I did not want heavy duty and read about variable rate (which I was ignorant of) and decided on the standard replacement. I am happy with the ride so far.
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