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Old 12-27-2004, 07:39 PM
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I am going to rebuild the front end on my 91 GT, and was just wondering if there are any good package deals out there. I am going to do everything, as I put about 30k a year on. I will replace bushings, struts, coil springs, ball joints, tie rod ends. Basically everything except the rack itself. Are the kits from PST any good? I want to spend as cheap as possible, but I don't want to buy junk. I will spend more for quality parts. Any input would be appreciated, thanks
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Old 12-27-2004, 08:44 PM
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where do you drive that you put 30k miles a year on your car?
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Old 12-27-2004, 09:35 PM
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I work construction, and usually drive at least 100 miles per day, that is not including driving it for personal use.
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Old 12-27-2004, 09:40 PM
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thats a LOT of driving..............
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I am going to rebuild the front end on my 91 GT, and was just wondering if there are any good package deals out there. I am going to do everything, as I put about 30k a year on. I will replace bushings, struts, coil springs, ball joints, tie rod ends. Basically everything except the rack itself. Are the kits from PST any good? I want to spend as cheap as possible, but I don't want to buy junk. I will spend more for quality parts. Any input would be appreciated, thanks
don't forget the wheel bearings and brakes if you're putting that kind of miles on it.
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Old 12-27-2004, 11:27 PM
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You should flush the trans fluid too every year with those kind of miles on, that is if you have an automatic.
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Old 12-28-2004, 06:56 PM
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I did the brakes and bearings when I got the car about a year ago. Did all the brakes, complete exhaust, two tires, Ujoints, water pump, all new hoses. I've put 25k on the car since I bought it last year. The car now stands me $2200, it definetly needs front end work now. The motor runs great, all stock, it's my everyday work car, so I don't need it modified. I'm getting 18-20mpg. Anyways, come on, someone must have done the front ends on their cars. Has anyone tried the PST kits? I can buy the complete front end kit, and even the rear shocks and springs for about $600, that includes front springs and struts. Does this sound like a good deal? I just want to make sure they are quality parts
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Old 12-28-2004, 07:00 PM
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pst is good stuff.....if it was me I'd do coil overs with atube arms..this stuff can be had fairly cheap and will lighten up the front give adjustablity and last a long time...remember use poly bushing and isolator for the new springs
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