Suspension parts preplacement

[barnesjtsl]

79 Spider 2000

I have ordered new a-arms (upper and lower), Tie Rod Kit, and Center link.

My purpose for ordering these is that I'm a little nervous about the ball joints.

While I'm replacing all this anyway, is there anything else under there that anyone would suggest I replace being I have it all apart anyway.

jb

[bobplyler]

Maybe shocks and brakes.

[lglade]

My steering idler needed new bushings as it was allowing the passenger side front wheel to wobble about 1/4 inch on its vertical axis. If you're going to be down there working anyway, give your idler some careful attention to make sure that yours has no unwanted play in it. You might take the opportunity to drain and fill your steering gear while you're at it too.

[njspider]

hey barnesjtsl, I'm thinking about the same project this spring. Please let me know how easy/hard it is to do and what to avoid, thanks

[klweimer]

Sway bar bushings, rubber brake lines to calipers.

[profcucchi]

I went to a Fiat mechanic and had him take a good look. Bushings were swollen, ball joints were iffy, control arms were ugly, shocks were leaking oil. Surprisingly, the rear suspension was upgraded by the PO.

Then I called a vendor and he talked me through what was needed - basically a new front suspension. Not cheap.

A mechanic shop would take about 8 hours. My understanding is it's the springs that add time.