thanks for the list, ordered the parts at my dealer(skipped all the optional brackets) Wednesday, got them today(1 day) did the rear this afternoon. Sure can feel the difference in handling, and it took care of a few of my chirps in the rear end(the rest are probably from the control arms)
If I were to do it again(at least in the rear), I'd skip all the washers(retainers) and links and just get the rubber bits, re-use the old metal stuff(I did use new as I had them), same with the nuts/bolts. But would get new spacers. Had no issues with anything coming apart except the 14mm nut and bolt on the link, had to take the air impact to that to bust it loose. Most obvious wear was in the bushing in the bottom of the links ,they were toast, the rest of the rubber was not really too bad. That being said, its nice to have all the stuff you "may" need. its super easy for me to return un-needed parts.......but I never do
But I think you can cut the cost way down(easily 1/2) by skipping stuff if you don't really need it(which is different than my attidute towards older Cruisers)
12mm flex head gear wrench was very handy for the 12mm nut at the top of the links. Also, don't put the spacer in the link bushing before you try to put it in the link, put rubber in, then spacer(and spit on it)
I have Slee Torsion bars on the front, so it looks tight to get the bracket off and might have to pull the T-bars, think I will use my buddies rack to avoid my back getting angry(getting old sucks)
2000, had 168,000 on it. Its a WA state Cruiser, so its rust free.
