TheSamba.com :: View topic - Sand Rail: Frontend rebuild / upgrade on a budget?

Fri Nov 06, 2009 1:31 am

I have a King & Link frontend with a lot of slop. Already tightend everything up.

I would like to rebuild but have never done this... should I upgrade?
.... What is the best parts to use on a budget??

I dont have a lot of money to throw at this thing right now but know it needs to be done. Also Spindle wheel bearings.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Sat Nov 07, 2009 8:56 am

Rebiuld what you have.
Upgrading can get expensive depending on how far you go. Ill have close to $900 in my low budget link pin 6" over torsion sprung beam. And im reusing my stock spindles, trailing arms and steering box.

Link pin bushings, link pins, beam housing bushings, tie rods, and wheel bearings are all easy to do and you could find all the parts for around $200. (on the cheap) You could easily double or more that price if you buy top quality parts.

Sat Nov 07, 2009 4:13 pm

Thanks. Any advice on where to buy the parts?
Im not even sure what all I need to replace. I was thinking just the link pins and spindle wheel bearings. The wheel bearings sound bad on passenger side only.

Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:29 am

Wheel bearings you can pull mic them or just take them to your local parts house (Napa) and they can get you what you need. Bearings are pretty universal.
Ive been pretty happy with Appletree for my cheap/EMPI parts. They will beat any advertised price and free shipping over $200.
There are lots of stores to choose from.