Finally starting the rebuild process on 2060(71) starting with the suspension. Most of it looks pretty straight forward, for now.. immediate questions are these. 1) the coilovers.. they are the Ariston brand, bushings don't look too bad... I don't know how they ride since I purchased the car in pieces.. Is there a process to determine if the shocks are usable? I do plan on disassembling them to clean and paint. 2. brakes.. parts for the car include new PBR brakes front and rear.. use or rebuild stock? 3. Lower A frame looks like it took a hit.. not too bad(will post pics).. use as is? 4. Rod connecting rear lower A frame to spindle.. rt side came out easily, lf side is not cooperating.. press out? 5. lf ft lower A frame where sway bar mounts to, cracked, was repaired(welded) on the back side without hammering crack back into place. Is the correct repair to grind out the weld, hammer crack flat and weld a plate under the crack? 6. Rt front spindle is a little discolored, use? PO supplied neoprene bushing for the A frames and ball joints for the front. Don't see any ball joints for the rear so that's on the list to buy even though they feel stiff. Any comments or other observations are welcome. Cheers!
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