Front End rebuild

[DaveT]

If all goes well in the next couple of weeks my intention is to do a full front end re-build this fall: C-arms w/ ball joints, shocks, tie rods, center link, etc. I've downloaded a bunch of info, I've got the shop manual and the Haynes and Brooklands manuals. My question is: What's the "proper" or best order in which to proceed to remove the parts? All the info I have is pretty clear on how to remove the individual parts but I figure that someone may have a good 'step-by-step method' as far as the best way to go about it is. Any other 'tricks of the trade' are obviously welcome. I don't have any doubts that this is doable, I just want to avoid any pitfalls if at all possible.

Thanks!

[ga.spyder]

Dave,I did mine last winter,and the change was extreme.Ride ,handling,all much improved.Be careful with the spring compressors! They could hurt you.My biggest piece of advise is to buy quality parts.I sourced some cheap junk on ebay and had the bushings come apart.Doing it twice sucked.There was a link on Mira with a great step by step ,but I cant seem to find it.Someone will have it .Good Luck.
Craig

[baltobernie]

Hi Dave,

If you are not re-using any of the parts, I would start with the control arms. I found it easier to separate them with the mass of the wheel/tire assembly intact, to resist the whole front end moving about. This assumes you are using a pickle fork and BFH, not an air tool. Shoot, if you have air, you can do it any way you want. Be gentle around the steering box and damper; those are very expensive to replace. And keep the left and right-side control arms labeled, so you don't put them on backwards like I did

[narfire]

Sorry to steal the thred here but...
Craig where did you source your bushings for the front end?I have about 4000 kms on the rebuild and the bushings at the top of the "A" arms are toast. Should be re-doing them this winter I guess. I had bought these from IAP. Some of the others seem ok,but wondering if the poly bushings are worth the $$$ do they stand up better than the rubber ones?
Chris