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Need a shopping list please! (1/8)
 5/8/09 11:28am
DericsDad
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Tucson, AZ - USA

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1969 Convertible Small Block 3 Speed Manual.

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I am going to replace my front end A-Arms. I already have a new set of uppers and lowers rebuilt and ready to install. Can anyone provide me a list of everything else I should replace while i'm having the front end pulled apart.

I was considering a Steeroids unit but I just can't afford it right now so my main goal is to make the car handle better and be a little safer... most of the bushing are shot or completely gone!
 
My plan is to get the rest of the parts I need from Larry at Corvette Specialties and have the work done shortly after.
 
Thanks in advance for your help.
 
Eric
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Need a shopping list please! (2/8)
 5/8/09 3:26pm
wetvet
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1972 Steel Cities Gray T Top. Original Owner, Original Paint and Interior. The running gear has been rebuilt. only 250,000 miles on the clock..

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Check out.
http://www.vbandp.com/
get the complete front kit with the Offset Upper A-Arms, this allows better alignment. and stay with rubber bushings. poly give a harsh ride, unless you want to do alot of auto crossing.
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 5/8/09 10:31pm
KDADDY79
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Hey Eric,
I just ordered a Front End Rebuild Kit (rubber bushings) & Front Springs from Larry & Mike at Corvette Specialties.
I asked all the questions I needed to and got reassuring answers that I'll have everything I'll need in the kit.
Good luck with your front end rebuild!
Kevin
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 5/9/09 7:17am
indy99
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Newport, MI - USA

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1980 L-48 still in the middle of a frame-off.

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I am a big fan of complete parts kits also. Everything is matched and ready to go.  I purchased my suspension parts from VanSteel.  Have fun.

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 5/9/09 8:52am
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HOWELL, NJ - USA

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1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.

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If you don't go for a full kit, I would definitely go for new ball joints, shocks and springs since you have to take all of that out anyway to put the bushings in. You can easily do the Steeroids later and the A-Arms do not need to come out during the install. Ditto in Larry at Corvette Specialties - great guy and great prices.Thumbs Up

 
Good luck, either way!!
 
Paul
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 5/9/09 9:09am
lukesvetteLifetime Member
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HOWELL, NJ - USA

Vette(s):
1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.

Joined: 5/18/2004
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Add one more - and inexpensive too - new sway bay links and bushings.
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 5/11/09 5:37pm
DericsDad
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Tucson, AZ - USA

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1969 Convertible Small Block 3 Speed Manual.

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Thanks to everyone for their input!
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 5/11/09 6:33pm
dskopp
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Oak Creek, WI - USA

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1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops, Going to remain as Stock as possible. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vetts Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!!

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Wish I could have provided some input but I do not know nuttin about it !!  Thats my story and I'm sticking to it !!!Rolling On The Floor Laughing

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