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Front End Rebuild Kits for Classic Car Restoration

Sometimes the best way to get your classic car suspension in the shape you want it to be in is with a complete front end rebuild. If you haven’t done it before, you may think from looking at the front end rebuild kit that it’s not a big job, but you would be mistaken. Professional auto mechanics know that a classic car front end rebuild is a long, expensive job that can’t always be completed in a day. If you have the time and the patience, however, rebuilding your own classic car’s front end is an exciting and rewarding experience that can save you thousands in labor costs.

What Is in a Classic Car Front End Rebuild Kit?

Many of our classic car front end rebuild kits contain ball joints, sway bar links, control arms, control arm shafts, tie rods, control arm bushings and sway bar link bushings, plus all applicable bolts, nuts, clamps, etc. You can also get idler arms in this section of our website.

The decision to do a front end rebuild versus replacing only the parts that are seriously worn can be a struggle sometimes. You hate to throw away classic car parts that are still good, and you don’t want to do more work than is necessary.

At the same time, saving a few antique car parts from your original suspension system because there is still some life in them may not be the best economical — or logical — choice. In the same way handymen recommend replacing a washer and dryer at the same time, you don’t want a mostly new classic car suspension with just a few old parts. Sometimes is makes more sense just to start fresh and do a complete front end rebuild.

Who Can Do a Classic Car Front End Rebuild?

Classic car front end rebuilds are not generally considered good places for beginners to start. This job takes all day for a professional. But if you are determined and have the time, it’s a great learning experience.

Know that you will need to not only study the process, but also have some specialized tools on hand that you to complete the front end rebuild. Some of these tools are not the type you could use for lots of different classic car restoration projects, so you may want to borrow or rent them. Even if it takes you a week to finish your front end rebuild, you’ll be excited about the money you saved, and you’ll have the immense satisfaction of a job well done.

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