350chev1994
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hi everybody before i begin im sure that som1 has covered this before but i have a few things to add to it. ok so the other day i bought a set of superlow king springs and monroe gt shocks i got both springs and shocks in a kit for $600 (what do u think about price?) anyway i hvae very minimal experience on suspension work however due to a very tight budget and the fact i want to learn anyway i have decided to fit these myself. now i've spent an hour or so crawling around under the my car (btw it's vs live axle sedan) and the rear end looks to be pretty straight forward, im not so sure about the front though first before i go doing anything i have been told that a new rear panard rod is needed (i don't see why)i have also been told somthing about these plates with bearings on top of the front struts need replacing $112 however i was hoping to delay this for a while or just replace the bearings $40 if anyone can elaborate on how these function and general idea to what i should expect i would appreciate it. the next thing is the bushes (all round) im concerned that some of these are cracked and would lowering the car just be to much stress for the old ones (another thing if i can delay for a few months it would be best). now as for a wheel alignment the nearest shop to get this done from my house is about 15k's how much would lowering throw the alignment out and would i be able to responsibly and safely drive from my house to the shop after being lowered. so they are all the little things i would like to hear the opinions of others on. and also if someone could direct me to a step by step guide for removal and installation of front struts and springs. which brings be to one last thing no one and i mean no one can give me a straight answer on this ok to tell the truth ive only asked the locals that keep saying "Hey, my car needs a wash":upyours: everytime they see me anywhere near mine, anyway do i need spring compressors i have had 3 different answers for that simple 2 possible answer yes or no question anyway all help is appreciated and thankyou for reading my extended novel