Recent content by MstrBates

I have replaced the rear struts and brakes.......tough work. The old endlinks took the most time since I don't have an electric saw. IshSonP5---The endlink nuts were so rusted that the impact gun didn't do a damn thing. I had to hand saw in between the sway bar and the ball joint to remove the...

Thanks everyone who replied. All the parts are ordered (although I just received an email saying the control arm bushings are out of stock on Rock Auto, yarrgg). I'll keep you updated on the progress.

By miscellaneous parts I meant other parts that complete the entire strut assembly. I am not familiar with which brands/parts are best for the money. Are there any additional bolts/litle parts I may need? My P5 is pretty rusty underneath as I bought it in Jersey (luckily, the body isn't so bad...

Also, does anyone have any recommendations where to buy these parts for the least amount of cash? Quick and free shipping is also a plus :)

Thanks MaxPower. I've ordered from Rockauto in the past, and you're right, the shipping sucks. I really have no interest in lowering my P5. I live in Los Angeles and there are unavoidable 8in. deep potholes EVERYWHERE. Plus, I go camping a lot and often have to park off the road on dirt or sand...

Thanks for the quick response and advice IshSonP5! I kept seeing references to the Ford endlinks, so I'll give them a go. Also, one more question........I have also seen other people say that replacing the front endlinks is quite an ordeal. Is that true? I am going to do all the work myself...

Hey everyone, This is my first post on the forums, and I could use a little help with the precise parts to get to replace my suspension. As of now, my '02 P5 has clunks in the front end, and the handling is crap compared to what it was a few years ago. On sharp corners, the front end bounces...