Here she is in the driveway after her first wash and passing CA smog first try
Pulled the driveshaft after hearing a weird rattle on acceleration.
Center support bearing was shot.
Replaced the center support, u-joints and guibo.
The driveshaft was rebalanced by a driveshaft specialist in socal, said the portion of driveshaft near the rear-axel was way out of balance, I bolted it up and it spins better than ever
The front end was looking a bit worn, decided it was time for a rebuild.
New center steering link.
Steering arm and hub assembly.
Well, I'd be lying if I didn't say I struggled to pry these springs out.
Springs before paint, control arms, and a couple new ball joints.
Sprayed them with high temp yellow paint.
Control arm before paint.
After sandblasting.
Painted all the control arms black.
I bought a really great spring compressor online, was originally marketed for coil springs on Mercedes Benzs but I was so fed up with the spring compressor I had I decided to risk it and buy this one. Wasn't cheap but it made the whole job take 20 minutes and I felt very safe.
Caliper before
A little compressed air and the piston slid right out.
Calipers after being rebuild with new seals and painted.
New brake hoses
Brakes bled, toe-in set
I pulled the A/C unit installed by the dealer, that thing was like 45 lbs. and never even worked! Still need to pull the radiator so I can get the compressor.
She's finally back on the ground!
Drying in the sun after a congratulatory wash
Sandblasted the airbox
Few coats of enamel black
Reassembled with the AFM
Still have to do the rear susspension, rear brakes, radiator, and thermostat so I will make this a running post.
