Evening all

Due to being a paddock bomb for a few years my cars suspension is now softer than a hollow sponge. I can easily bottom out the car just by bouncing my body weight on it. I also haven't had time to pull the suspension out to see whats what.
I have been searching through the forums for information on replacement options for '80 Stanza front suspension but i have been confused by the many different posts.

Now i don,t really want to lower the car's height at all, slightly harder than stock would be what i'm aiming for.

Question 1- What components make up the front suspension? (simple question i know)
Question 2- What components can you replace individually? ( ie: can i just change the shock but reuse the strut/brakes etc.
Question 3- What are other Strut options that i can buy that don't lower the car to much?
Question 4- What are some Links to websites or shops that i can possibly find these parts?
Question 5- Link for replacing all the bushes in the suspension?
Question 6 -......cant think of anymore questions.....


If someone could please answer a few of these would settle my mind a bit thanks.

Q1- strut tops, bump stops, shocks, struts, lower control arms and bushes, radius rods and bushes, sway bar and bushes, swaybar link pins and bushes, etc...
Q2- all of the above pretty much, but i'd start with shocks first from what you've said and check bump stops while youre at it.
Q3- Not sure. Do you want better brakes or more suspension travel etc?
Q4- http://www.monroe.com.au/ , http://www.kyb.com.au/ , http://www.nolathane.com.au/ , http://www.fulcrumsuspensions.com.au/ , http://www.pedders.com.au/catalogue , http://www.maddat.com.au/stanza.php , www.datsport.com.au , www.ebay.com.au , etc...
Q5- This is covered in most workshop/repair manuals. You should buy one. They are a good investment and come with wiring diagrams and engine tune up specs etc...

Thanks for the info man

You can also get parts from places like autobarn or repco. I'm pretty sure they'll have most of what you're after if you're just looking to replace the parts in your steering/suspension that have worn out.

But don't go to supercheap for parts, they'll just give you a blank look and send you to a plant shop if you ask for bushes.

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