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Babyblue 03-12-2017 05:32 PM

The final 500 suspension
 
As all you know I have #40 of the last #500. The body has as it sits 235,xxx k miles. I'm just going to say a lot of the suspension parts are looking pretty old and the bushings are dry and are cracking. So I went online and ordered a ton of parts. Here is the list. Control arms, tie rod ends, all four wheel bearing hubs, all four quick struts, cross members, and trailing arms for the rear. Since that was a big order I have to get paid again to get the rack, and the sway bar bushings. I'll keep you all up to date on what I purchase and when I start on the car. I'll be posting pictures of the work and all the old parts that come off. Here is a picture of the new parts so far.

sleepyalero 03-12-2017 05:59 PM

Me likey

tw0123 03-12-2017 08:51 PM

I'm kinda surprised you didn't hunt for a set of aluminum control arms and w body rear lateral bars...

I can't tell from the pictures but did you go f body front brakes?

Babyblue 03-12-2017 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tw0123 (Post 665777)
I'm kinda surprised you didn't hunt for a set of aluminum control arms and w body rear lateral bars...

I can't tell from the pictures but did you go f body front brakes?


I have a set of aluminum control arms from baby blue. I'm just getting stock stuff for now. Just to know everything is replaced and good. Yes, I have the f body front brakes. Go big or go home!:p

tw0123 03-12-2017 09:34 PM

Awesome!! :) my thoughts exactly... Go big or gtfo lmao

riceralero 03-13-2017 01:32 PM

good job!

Babyblue 03-14-2017 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by riceralero (Post 665786)
good job!


Thanks!

Babyblue 03-21-2017 01:00 AM

I am trying to start this project in the next few weeks! With this warmer weather it will help to work on the car. Because who wants to work on a car in the cold?!?! But i'm much closer to getting all the parts. I just picked up brake hardware(front and back), and Front sway bar end link bushings. Hopefully getting the rack here next week and rear sway bar bushings. I just can't wait to dive into this and share the experience with everyone on here.

Oldsman 03-21-2017 10:14 AM

Where did you get the drilled rear rotors from?

sleepyalero 03-21-2017 01:14 PM

Rockauto probably

Babyblue 03-21-2017 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepyalero (Post 665843)
Rockauto probably


NOPE!

Babyblue 03-21-2017 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Oldsman (Post 665842)
Where did you get the drilled rear rotors from?


I got them off Ebay. I have had good experience buying them from there so far...This set was from a company called SMD Autoparts. I do have a set of Hawk HPS pads I will be putting on for the front and rear. I'm not sure I want to keep these ones in particular because of the finish on them.

sleepyalero 03-21-2017 06:38 PM

Zinc coated rotors are the best imo. Wont rust where pad doesnt contact.

Had a set on mine.

Babyblue 03-21-2017 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepyalero (Post 665847)
Zinc coated rotors are the best imo. Wont rust where pad doesnt contact.

Had a set on mine.


Same here. I'm most likely going to just buy new ones and have those as a spare set.

03Alerosil 03-22-2017 08:55 AM

That's going to be one nice riding and handling Alero.

Babyblue 03-22-2017 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 03Alerosil (Post 665856)
That's going to be one nice riding and handling Alero.


That's what I was thinking :coolio:

Papa Rad17 03-23-2017 10:42 AM

if the control arm bushings are shot better take look a look at sway bar end links and bushings while your there. Can't be far behind.

Babyblue 03-23-2017 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Papa Rad17 (Post 665870)
if the control arm bushings are shot better take look a look at sway bar end links and bushings while your there. Can't be far behind.


I have brand new sway bar end links from the local chevy dealer. $35 a piece lol. I'm going to pick up the sway bar bushings when I go buy the rack.

00redse 03-23-2017 07:08 PM

Quite the pile o parts there. Looking good. Wish my parts pile was as clean and new looking lol.

Babyblue 03-24-2017 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 00redse (Post 665874)
Quite the pile o parts there. Looking good. Wish my parts pile was as clean and new looking lol.


Thanks! it kills me to see these new parts sitting around and not on the her...But When I don't want to start replacing stuff till I have every piece to the puzzle.


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