Suspension Upgrades? 1999 with 86K
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Suspension Upgrades? 1999 with 86K
So I have a 1999 Monte Carlo Z34 that has 86K on it and I am looking to do some suspension upgrades. This is my first used car, and it is the highest mileage vehicle my family has ever had so I have never had to do any of this with other vehicles. I purchased this car a year ago knowing it needed some work and I wanted to learn how to work on it. Well I fell in love with this car and I do not see myself getting rid of it, so I want to do whats best to keep it around as long as me.
For starters, my rear strut mounts have to be bad, the rear makes a ton of noise on any small bump. I notice this most when it is cold out. So I plan on changing all the struts and all the strut mounts. Looks like I am going with KYBs and their replacement mounts. I dont need anything real performance but better than stock is good.
I also plan on installing the tubular rear trailing arms, and the GM strut tower braces front and rear. I am also changing out the stock rotors for some better ones along with stainless steel hoses.
Should I change the balljoints and tie rod ends while I am at it? Like I said Ive never had a vehicle with this mileage. If so, what brand should I go with or where should I get them from?
Is there anything else I should look into changing while I am at it? Thanks
For starters, my rear strut mounts have to be bad, the rear makes a ton of noise on any small bump. I notice this most when it is cold out. So I plan on changing all the struts and all the strut mounts. Looks like I am going with KYBs and their replacement mounts. I dont need anything real performance but better than stock is good.
I also plan on installing the tubular rear trailing arms, and the GM strut tower braces front and rear. I am also changing out the stock rotors for some better ones along with stainless steel hoses.
Should I change the balljoints and tie rod ends while I am at it? Like I said Ive never had a vehicle with this mileage. If so, what brand should I go with or where should I get them from?
Is there anything else I should look into changing while I am at it? Thanks
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bowtie, sounds like a great plan, do you have any pics, I would like to see how it looks, always wanted a 3.8 Z34! also, I or someone else may have asked, but where are you in pittsburgh? thanks...
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Thanks mc3831...I really dont have any good pics of it, and thats not like me to not have good car pics! Im about 20 miles south of Pittsburgh in a small Mon Valley town.
I want to get these parts ordered so i can install them this spring and have it ready for summer!
I want to get these parts ordered so i can install them this spring and have it ready for summer!
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