Building the cutlass

[Ben]

So, I'm trying to figure out some parts to get, what brands to do, and what to put in my car.

I daily drive it, but I want to put parts in that can with stand speed and being beat on. I got prices for stock replacements (not all parts I need) on 1aauto.com

I'm looking to daily the car, but also race it once in a while, it has a 350/th350 setup. Not the fastest, but it puts you in your seat, if anyone has suggestions on what parts to put in, or what donor vehicles to use, please help out. I'm looking for strong sturdy suspension and other components. I'll list below the prices and parts I've found online. Thank you!

-Control Arm Front Upper Pair - $104.95
-Front Shock Absorber Pair (Monroe Sensa-Trac) Monroe 5840 - $66.95
-Front Inner Tie Rod Pair - $29.95
-Front Outer Tie Rod Pair - $31.95
-Front Tie Rod Adjusting Sleeve Front Moog ES2032S - $38.95
-Spindle Knuckle Pair - $286.95
-Front Lower Bump Stop Pair - $26.95
-Front Semi-Metallic Brake Pad and Rotor Kit - $99.95
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-Center Drag Link - $47.95
-Rear Brake Shoe Set with Hardware $44.95
-Rear Shock Absorber Pair (Monroe Sensa-Trac) Monroe 5802 - $58.95


Edit: It's a 1981 Cutlass Supreme Brougham 2dr.
Running s10 blazer sway bar and rear end is 7.5" / 7 5/8" posi read end. 2.41 ratio

 

[Ben]

Bump

 

[85442/86buick]

replace parts the car needs now with quality brands, the rest can wait,
the rabbit hole gets deep fast

 

[jeremyandthemonte]

I would do basic maintenance ie bushing tie rod ect ect then go with aftermarket arms later on

 

[Ben]

So I need ball joints, should I just do stock replacement control arms w: ball joints? Also swap in new shocks tie rods and all that snazz, or do some aftermarket ones instead