I'm collecting parts to rebuild the suspension of the 97 Pathy SE. It's not a daily driver but for snow and the Rockies. Here's a rundown, with questions... By biggest challenge is part numbers for rear shocks that will work with 2" AC lift, and what OEM strut mounting parts I need to order.
Tires, wheels and hubs -
- Tires are in good shape
- Keeping 15x7 stock Pathy SE rims for now (or could get new wheels)
- Warn Premium Manual Locking Hubs (have received)
Questions - I'm undecided about 31" on stock rims or going a little larger with new wheels and 32"
- Any suggestions for wheels, and what size (should I just go ahead and look at 15X8 or other size with appropriate backspacing for 32")
- Would you get 32" over 31"?
Front suspension -
- AC springs for 2” lift (have received)
- AC Camber Alignment Kit (have received)
- KYB GR-2 struts (will order)
- OEM strut tower mounts (will order)
Questions
- What specific OEM parts do I need for the strut mounts/bearings?
Rear suspension -
- NEED shock recommendation with part numbers - Rancho 9000XL? RSX? 5000? BILSTIEN???
- Need to fix death wobble - will get OEM replacement lower arms or AC poly bushings, bolts
Questions -
- 9000XL vs. RS5000 vs. RSX vs. BILSTIEN????
- WHICH PART NUMBERS WITH THE AC 2" LIFT???????????????
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I'M MISSING?
I'd appreciate any thoughts
AlumniCU