So my 2003 Chevy Trailblazer LT Ext with 203k miles is begging for a complete suspension job, this car we plan on keeping a few more years at least, it is in great shape, uses no oil, burns no oil.
But the suspension is making wayyy to much noise, so I pulled a tire off and found busted rubber gaskets on the upper and lower ball joints, and generally worn bushing and parts all over, as well as shot and dead shocks.
I am a decent diy mechanic, so far since owning this car for 3 years I replaced the radiator, idler pulley, belt tensioner, belt, and hoses.
My plan is to buy:
2 sets of Monroe "Quick Struts" and 2 sets of Monroe rear shocks.
2 Moog upper and 2 Moog lower ball joints.
1 right and 1 left Moog or AC Delco Control Arms with bushings.
1 right and left Moog sway bar end links and sway bar bushings.
2 Motor Mounts, Moog
1 Set of Rear Sway bar end links Moog, and sway bar bushings
My plan here in a couple weeks is to start early and focus on just getting past the beastly ball joints, as I fear that will take most of my time, if I can get one side done within 2 hours or less I will move to the front struts and then complete both sides.
I would say I should if possible get the ball joints all done on both sides, this is my daily driver, so if I can only get the BJ done I should be able to drive the car without and alignment correct?
I have read the write up, and they explain alot, I just want to know what is realistic, and what can I expect. I will be blasting all screws I plan on unbolting a week before to help removing the bolts.
Any help or advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
But the suspension is making wayyy to much noise, so I pulled a tire off and found busted rubber gaskets on the upper and lower ball joints, and generally worn bushing and parts all over, as well as shot and dead shocks.
I am a decent diy mechanic, so far since owning this car for 3 years I replaced the radiator, idler pulley, belt tensioner, belt, and hoses.
My plan is to buy:
2 sets of Monroe "Quick Struts" and 2 sets of Monroe rear shocks.
2 Moog upper and 2 Moog lower ball joints.
1 right and 1 left Moog or AC Delco Control Arms with bushings.
1 right and left Moog sway bar end links and sway bar bushings.
2 Motor Mounts, Moog
1 Set of Rear Sway bar end links Moog, and sway bar bushings
My plan here in a couple weeks is to start early and focus on just getting past the beastly ball joints, as I fear that will take most of my time, if I can get one side done within 2 hours or less I will move to the front struts and then complete both sides.
I would say I should if possible get the ball joints all done on both sides, this is my daily driver, so if I can only get the BJ done I should be able to drive the car without and alignment correct?
I have read the write up, and they explain alot, I just want to know what is realistic, and what can I expect. I will be blasting all screws I plan on unbolting a week before to help removing the bolts.
Any help or advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks