need front end help

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  1. gwil81

    gwil81 Member

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    I need the easy and cheapest way to do by front asap. the pscv is broke an the rest of the front end is shot to hell.:huh:
     
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  2. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Welll......if it is "shot to hell"....it won't be cheap.
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Dont do cheap/easey on front end parts.Bad things happen like that.
     
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    I'd guess cheapest way is to get the pscv manual conversion piece and replace any worn pieces that are replacable. $200 or less if you do it yourself? Not counting an alignment unless you're good with a piece of string and plumb bob.
     
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    The upper and lower control arms and ball joints in a kit run about $250 to $300 for parts. Installation by yourself is doable but you will have to get it aligned after the parts are replaced. Add to that tie rod ends, idler arm, and drag link end.....
    You are way under pricing the replacement of parts.
     
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    I guess it all depends on the degree "shot to hell" means. We both could be still way under on our guess.
     
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