shock absorber suggestions...?

[Sampson]

Thanks Max,
I dont know anyting about KYB or any other shock.
Just looking around the interweb and seeing/hearing things.
Im actually considering KYB, after more research.
Are all these bushings you mentioned available on RockAuto? What are 'Energy Bushings'?

[geezer101]

...What are 'Energy Bushings'?

A brand of urethane bush. General consensus is urethane will offer better feel as they are less compliant than rubber (they won't squash or deform as much which improves handling and keeps your front end closer to true alignment). I've bought a cheap set of Commando heavy duty foam cell shock absorbers for my Gen 1 front end (they're $20 cheaper now than what I payed for them, typical...https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-x-Front-S...oAAOSweLBaXwcr ) Seeming they're going on a RWD and won't be off roaded, I think they'll do ok as some reviews have been less than glowing as far as quality is concerned. I'll be getting Whiteline front control arm bushes when the cash tide starts to come back in https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Whitelin...m4383.l4275.c1
I'm using this stuff as I won't get burnt by freight costs.

[Sampson]

Thanks for the feedback guys.
I ordered new tie rod end, and more. I assume they all have normal rubber bushings. I'll probly hang on to the old hardware and replace the bushings, if/when necessary, with something more high-tech.
As for the shocks; i simply got some KYB replacement shock. Hope to put them in this weekend...

[geezer101]

Thanks for the feedback guys.
I ordered new tie rod end, and more. I assume they all have normal rubber bushings. I'll probly hang on to the old hardware and replace the bushings, if/when necessary, with something more high-tech.
As for the shocks; i simply got some KYB replacement shock. Hope to put them in this weekend...

If the suspension hasn't been touched then everything is going to be dead. It's all going to be 30 years old and rubber doesn't even last that long. If you're about to pull it all apart now is the right time to replace bushes, pivots and ball joints (you'll have to if you're doing shocks and tie rods ends anyway). Just an opinion...

[OG Arrow]

If the suspension hasn't been touched then everything is going to be dead. It's all going to be 30 years old and rubber doesn't even last that long. If you're about to pull it all apart now is the right time to replace bushes, pivots and ball joints (you'll have to if you're doing shocks and tie rods ends anyway). Just an opinion...

And it's an Excellent Opinion !
I did the same thing myself when I went the lowering route, even though some of the pieces still looked ok.
Changed out all of it, Ball Joints, Bushings, Pitman, Idler, etc. Ride is Nice and smooth and steering isn't bad at all. (with this untouched box)
Although for what ever reason, and maybe it's the bad alignment, the Idler Arm bushing did Not last, and now I have to either change
the arm asm. or get the Bushing Repair kit as suggested by Pennyman.

But like Geezer said, if you're under there changing one or two things, it's not that much more cash, and will pay Huge dividends in ride and steering quality, to just go ahead and change it all out. (and Yes, Rock Auto has all of it)