Suspension rebuild and timing belt service

[james accordino]

--- TM <t44tq at mindspring.com> wrote:
> Hi listers,
> I will be undertaking a full suspension rebuild in
> the near future, so anything I've missed, I could
> use
> some feedback.
> 
> My list of replacement parts:
> Bilstein Sport shocks
> H&R springs
> (2) Engine Mounts
> (2) Transmission Mounts
> (2) Front Subframe bushings-Front
> (2) Front Subframe bushings-Rear
> (2) Front Upper Strut Mounts
> (2) Front Strut Bearings
> (2) Front Control Arms
> (2) Rear Forw. Trailing Arm Bushings
> (2) Rear Control Arm Bushings-inner
> (2) Rear Subframe Bushings
> (2) Rear Upper Shock Mounts
> 
The boots and collar on the front struts?  They're
cheap.  The 6 rubbers for the front sway bar?  2 for
the frame mount and 2 on each end.  Also cheap.  Do
any of the seals on any of your boxes leak or weep?  I
replaced every seal on all the boxes when I did these
jobs.  Have you replaced your e-brake cables?  Mine
were like $17 each for an 89 200q.  Much easier with
the wheels and suspension off.  You don't say how many
miles.  If the mileage is high, you might want to
clean and relube the joints on the center driveshaft
and grease the u-joint, as well as inspect the center
support.  Rubber bump stops in the rear struts?  I
think you'll be very pleased with the results.

Jim Accordino