alright, things have come to pass where I can't stand the noise, vibration, etc from the front end anymore; hubs scream like a spanked child, rotors pulsate so bad it shakes the whole friggin car, etc., etc. 150k miles, time for an overhaul
I'm setup a bit of a list of what I'm going to be buying and upgrading, once I have everything it'll be a weekend project (hopefully I can get some shop time for it) and all the parts will be replaced in one sitting
any opinions, recommendations, let me know:
1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT
*LF & RF hub assemblies, either ACDelco units or Timken
*servicing I&O CV boots, both axles, neoprene inner and silicone outer boots
*LF & RF ball joints, Moog Chassis
*LF & RF I&O tie rods, Moog Chassis
*LF & RF neoprene bellows boots (might as well while I'm there)
*F-body calipers w/ ceramic pads (or low dust semi-metallics)
*Impala rotors, Brembo cross drilled (this is the right rotor application for the upgrade w/ stock wheels, correct?)
*LF & RF Monroe SensaTrak strut assemblies (including coils and bearings)
*front strut tower brace from a mid 90's W-body, adapted for my app
Possibly (depending on funds):
*new front sway bar w/ poly mounts
*new rear sway bar w/ poly mounts
*poly link pins
*rear KYB adjustable struts
*rear Monroe coils and strut mounts
*rear strut tower brace
*new rear calipers w/ ceramic pads
*Brembo cross drilled rotors
*parking brake shoes
*poly front & rear suspension bushings (If I can find cheaper than RSM's ass-rape price)
if everything comes together well before the overhaul, and if I have EVERYTHING, I might make a log of the upgrade. Am I missing anything, something I forgot to think of?
I'm setup a bit of a list of what I'm going to be buying and upgrading, once I have everything it'll be a weekend project (hopefully I can get some shop time for it) and all the parts will be replaced in one sitting
any opinions, recommendations, let me know:
1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT
*LF & RF hub assemblies, either ACDelco units or Timken
*servicing I&O CV boots, both axles, neoprene inner and silicone outer boots
*LF & RF ball joints, Moog Chassis
*LF & RF I&O tie rods, Moog Chassis
*LF & RF neoprene bellows boots (might as well while I'm there)
*F-body calipers w/ ceramic pads (or low dust semi-metallics)
*Impala rotors, Brembo cross drilled (this is the right rotor application for the upgrade w/ stock wheels, correct?)
*LF & RF Monroe SensaTrak strut assemblies (including coils and bearings)
*front strut tower brace from a mid 90's W-body, adapted for my app
Possibly (depending on funds):
*new front sway bar w/ poly mounts
*new rear sway bar w/ poly mounts
*poly link pins
*rear KYB adjustable struts
*rear Monroe coils and strut mounts
*rear strut tower brace
*new rear calipers w/ ceramic pads
*Brembo cross drilled rotors
*parking brake shoes
*poly front & rear suspension bushings (If I can find cheaper than RSM's ass-rape price)
if everything comes together well before the overhaul, and if I have EVERYTHING, I might make a log of the upgrade. Am I missing anything, something I forgot to think of?
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