TargaWayne Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 As part of the restoration of my 87 Targa, I need to replace a lower wishbone (MOT issue) and I thought at the same time I might as well give the front suspension and overhaul. I'm thinking:- Replace wishbone Install Turbo Tie Rods New Ball joints both sides New Bilstein Inserts Powerflex bushes, Wishbones, ARB and Strut Top Mount. New flexible Brake hoses Struts and remaining Wishbone powder coated. Wheel Bearings if needed. Is there anything anybody else would do at the same time? Is it worth removing the crossmember and getting that powder coated as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevvy Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, TargaWayne said: Is it worth removing the crossmember and getting that powder coated as well? This bit? I'd not get it powdercoated tbh, it will just corrode underneath and flake off in big chunks. You could get it vapor blasted... Edited to add a before pic: Edited March 5, 2021 by jevvy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 I would treat the internals of the A arms with a cavity wax as they rust inside and you don’t notice. This can be done either off the car or when fitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TargaWayne Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 Thanks for the suggestions, I'll have a look at both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Hart Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Rebuild the steering rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TargaWayne Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 Once all the bolts are out, torsion cap removerd, anti-roll bar off, etc. should the front control arm just pull out towards the front of the car? Mine seems stuck and I'm worried about bending the crossmember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saab4249 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 I dropped my Bottom Arms a few weeks back, they are a snug fit in the crossmember. With a 50cm angled wrecking bar, I levered them out without much bother. You will have good access from the open side of the Crossmember. AT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TargaWayne Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 On 31/03/2021 at 20:23, saab4249 said: I dropped my Bottom Arms a few weeks back, they are a snug fit in the crossmember. With a 50cm angled wrecking bar, I levered them out without much bother. You will have good access from the open side of the Crossmember. AT Only just seen your post, but did the same thing earlier today. A wrecking bar for leverage and then just wiggle them out, with a trolley jack underneath the cross member just to stop it flexing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Hart Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 (edited) You can also take the crossmember out before the A arms. Just remove the ride height adjusters and tap in backwards. Edited April 2, 2021 by Jonny Hart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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