Front Suspension Parts
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Front Suspension Parts
I have a 2000 GS300 with 170,000 miles on it and am planning on replacing some of the front suspension. I cant afford OEM parts so it seems that MOOG is a good alternative. Right now I am looking at doing the following"
LBJ (K500101 and K500102)
Outer Tie Rods: ES80585 and ES80584
UCA: RK620335 and RK620336
Front Struts: (Need help finding quality affordable struts)
I also want to do the No.2 lower suspension arm but have only seen it on Sewell 48068E for $165 which is more than I want to spend. I know there is a lot of talk about doing just the bushings but the arm is original and if I have to pay to get them pressed I might as well pay a little more and get the whole unit. Do these parts come with hardware or do I need to purchase this separately. Any suggestions/advice would be great.
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LBJ (K500101 and K500102)
Outer Tie Rods: ES80585 and ES80584
UCA: RK620335 and RK620336
Front Struts: (Need help finding quality affordable struts)
I also want to do the No.2 lower suspension arm but have only seen it on Sewell 48068E for $165 which is more than I want to spend. I know there is a lot of talk about doing just the bushings but the arm is original and if I have to pay to get them pressed I might as well pay a little more and get the whole unit. Do these parts come with hardware or do I need to purchase this separately. Any suggestions/advice would be great.
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Purchase from RockAuto and you can prolly pick up everything you need.
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php
Moog UCA's = $400
Moog LBJ's = $75
Moog Outer Tie Rods = $36
I'd do the LBJ's and Outer Tie Rods first. I'm sure your UCA's are okay at stock height. As far as struts go i'd honestly just grab some coilovers, 'cause it seems you're paying to get it all done. If you buy coilovers you can probably do a DIY with a friend. Pull out the old suspension and throw in the coils. Easy as that, you can get some Megan EZ's for $600 shipped. Struts alone before labor is going to cost you $400 then 200 to have the coils put on the new struts then another 150-200 to get them installed back on, so you're already close to 800 for getting your struts done.
As far as the lower control arms i'd do a WTB thread in the classifieds and hopefully you can come up on some with good bushings still.
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php
Moog UCA's = $400
Moog LBJ's = $75
Moog Outer Tie Rods = $36
I'd do the LBJ's and Outer Tie Rods first. I'm sure your UCA's are okay at stock height. As far as struts go i'd honestly just grab some coilovers, 'cause it seems you're paying to get it all done. If you buy coilovers you can probably do a DIY with a friend. Pull out the old suspension and throw in the coils. Easy as that, you can get some Megan EZ's for $600 shipped. Struts alone before labor is going to cost you $400 then 200 to have the coils put on the new struts then another 150-200 to get them installed back on, so you're already close to 800 for getting your struts done.
As far as the lower control arms i'd do a WTB thread in the classifieds and hopefully you can come up on some with good bushings still.
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I had two different Mechanics suggest I replace the UCA, I am doing this with a friend of mine so I just need to cover parts. I did a brake and rotor job last weekend and looked at the rest of the front suspension. The lower suspension arm No. 2 bushing look bad, and since I am already down their I figured I would do the LBJ, Outer tie rods, and struts as well. My problem is finding none OEM No.2 lower control arm and what none OEM strut to go with.
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