28 October 2016 - Front Suspension

Greased all the ball joints/suspension components.  I used "Green Grease" a synthetic grease.

Advance Auto - Green Grease - Part Numebr 101

I also partially installed the front sway bar.  I installed the sway bar mounts and bushings loosely and did not install the end links.  The end links will be installed once there is full weight on the suspension.

Todo;

• install driver and passenger side tie rod assemblies
• install idler arm
• install coil springs - driver & passenger side
• install coil spring covers- driver & passenger side
• Grease all suspension points/ball joints
• install front sway bar - partially installed, will finish when full weight is on suspension
• install wheel/tires(tire shop has both front rims and will install new tires by 1 Nov 2016.  Tires are Cooper Cobra 235/60r14.
• on the driver side, tighten lower control arm eccentric eliminator bolt(do not torque until engine/transmission is installed)
• on the passenger side, loosen but make sure its tight, the lower control arm eccentric eliminator bolt.
• lower vehicle - all four wheels on the ground
• install brake power booster/master cylinder assembly 
• install front driver side and front passenger side brake flex hoses
• try to do some kind of front end alignment so car is driveable...

Driver side bushing mount

Driver side bushing mount

 

Driver side bushing mount