supsension pan rebuild

ryanmt · 09-17-2005, 05:48 PM

Here's the suspension pan rebuild I started last week:

This project began as replacing the o-rings on my ac hoses:

Now it has grown to include:

suspension pan
ball joints
a-arm bushings
struts
tie rod ends
etc.
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ryanmt · 09-17-2005, 05:51 PM

more pics

techweenie · techweenie's Garage

If you want to repair that inner sheetmetal at the top of the front wheelwell, I have a recently cut off piece for it.

PM me.

c911s · 09-17-2005, 09:34 PM

where did you get your suspension parts from?

Matt_C · Matt_C's Garage

Looks like the fender supports are rusted also....hard to tell in the pics. If you are planning to replace, please post some pics.

Thanks!

ryanmt · 09-18-2005, 09:22 AM

c911s :

I got the replacement suspension pan and fuel tank support from MAMS, they appear to be good quality.

Matt_c

The fender support is rusted pretty bad. I am going to probably fix this either by buying one or fabricating one myself as it is a pretty small area. This area bothers me because it is very close to the upper strut mount and probably see's some pretty high stress's so I want to take my time and do it right.

I'll post some more pictures as I progress.

Terry Neer · 09-18-2005, 06:21 PM

ryanmt,
I just did this my 80 SC if you care to look at my pictures. It turned out pretty good for my first time doing it.

http://winston1.home.mchsi.com/

ryanmt · 09-20-2005, 05:24 PM

Terry

That's a really good website. How did you remove the undercoating? I've tried using the grinder and it chokes me out really quick. Also, did you remove this part in the picture? I was considering cutting the pan out along the 90 degree bend in the front (see picture 2). I was going to create a lap joint, although it is not stock intend my intuition tells me it will be alright.

cassidyp · cassidyp's Garage

Is all that rust on the 86' listed under your id? Seems bad for a newer car. Sorry to see that. I also have had the unfortunate pleasure of doing some major work in that same area. Take your time and keep up the good work.

Terry Neer · 09-26-2005, 03:55 PM

ryanmt,
Sorry it took so long to get back to you.
I used a 4" grinder with a course wire wheel. Works real well. The undercoating really goes flying. Yes, I removed the piece missing. I used a sawzall to remove most of it, then drilled out all of the spot welds and very slowly removed the pan. I butt welded my joint toward the back. Why? I don't know, but it turned out well.