Suspension Restoration, How Much Improvement

[RandallNeighbour]

"But man is this a costly suspension to overhaul" <--- you can say that again!

I went with used parts on mine for this reason and did the work myself. If I had bought new struts and control arms (all of them) and drop links and paid an indy shop to do the labor I think I'd be well over $4,000.

The car's only worth $7500. It's stupid money to spend if you're not handy and you can't find used parts that aren't worn out.

[EJ-Fresno]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

"But man is this a costly suspension to overhaul" <--- you can say that again!

I went with used parts on mine for this reason and did the work myself. If I had bought new struts and control arms (all of them) and drop links and paid an indy shop to do the labor I think I'd be well over $4,000.

The car's only worth $7500. It's stupid money to spend if you're not handy and you can't find used parts that aren't worn out.

Agree!
I am not going to spend $800+ on shocks and struts + labor for a 12-year old car...
I might get some used ones if I find a good opportunity but new ones are out of the question.
Looking at wishbones and lower arms now. Doesn't seem too difficult to change, just expect an alignment afterwards.