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    1. #1
      Join Date
      Jul 2005
      Location
      Bay Area
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      Need a suspension rebuild kit F&R

      Looking to rebuild my front & rear suspension on my 83 Malibu wagon. Nothing fancy, just all back to stock for now to drive daily and load the kids in. Possibly lowering it an inch or two. Can anyone recommend a decent front/rear suspension rebuild kit other than PST. It will run me about $1300 if I choose PST, any other suggestions?

      Jose (Joe)
      1963 Nova SS Convertible
      1978 Malibu LT1/4L60E
      1978 Malibu Stock
      1983 Malibu Estate Woodie Wagon
      2007 Harley Dyna SB


    2. #2
      Join Date
      Sep 2002
      Location
      San Jose, CA
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      1,793
      I'm pretty sure the 83 Malibu wagon is a simple G-body.

      So it's hard to beat the Global West Del-a-lum bushings
      http://globalwest.net/1978-88_Chevel...m_bushings.htm
      combine that with a set of Moog/TRW tie rods ect and you are good to go.
      lowering will be a little touchy as I'm not sure if anyone makes a wagon specific springs; I'm going to recomend air-ride out back (gasp... I'm normally not a big fan of air suspensions). In this case where the car isn't going to be asked to be a super-handler I think the adjustability will be a good thing.
      1971 Camaro, 383 stroker ~500HP,M21 Trans with lightened flywheel. All Sorts of Auto-x Goodness in the Suspension. 12" Brakes ->SOLD

      But ask me about my 2004 STi Auto-x car...

      Just call me Brett

    3. #3
      Join Date
      Feb 2008
      Location
      Sesser, Il
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      490
      I'll second the advice on the Global West bushings, especially in a street car. In my experience with both poly and the DAL bushings, I'll choose the DAL's ahnds down. My poly's were stiff and didn't let the suspension move much at all, though mine were not greasable. The GW bushings let the suspension do what it was supposed to do...move and let the springs and shocks absorb road irregularities. They are a bit pricey but well worth it if you want a smooth ride with the added benefits of better handling too.
      Doug Gulley

      66 C10 383, AFR 190, Accel SuperRam, Hyd Roller 230*/236* 280XFI, aftermarket T56, *under construction*


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