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

 

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...

 

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!

 

that is a really nice looking monte, thanks. I'm in blawnox, do you have any idea where that is??

I hope you get it all done, that would be sweet..

 

Thanks, Ive heard of it but I have no clue where it is. And dont worry ill get it all done, and Ill get some completed pics up!