Front + Rear Aspire Suspension swap?

[TriniDougla]

Hey guys, i'm new to the Festiva world and I have a question...
I'm going to buy a 1989 Festiva (L i believe) and one of the first things I want to do after purchase is the Aspire swap...I looked around the forums for a good while but I just kinda want a refreshed bunch of answers ops: ...
What parts would I need to get to complete the swap? Thanks in advance!
(btw, I know someone [Wil i believe?] did a write-up on it, but the page isn't there anymore > http://www.fordfestiva.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=144 <)

[TriniDougla]

Maybe it was just because I just woke up or something but i missed that link in the sticky, so nevermind this question^^ But how easy/hard is it for me to find an Aspire these days?

[miami man]

to find one is hit or miss like any part in the junkyard meaning when you need a part sometimes a car is not there but if you do not need one then they are plenty there. it has happend to me a couple of times.

[nautical_lifens]

where you located?

[TriniDougla]

I'm located in Manhattan, NY...I dont know too many junk yards in the NY borroughs, maybe I'll have to go to NJ for something? (sorry for teh wait, i had work all day)

[25Horseplay]

Aspire's aren't too hard to find. You need the front hub's, with rotor and caliper's and outer tie rods. And the whole rear axle assy. You will also need different wheels because the Aspire has a different bolt pattern than the Festiva.

[TriniDougla]

Yeah, Im going to have to pick up some Aspire wheels while i'm @ it...how much would I be spending (approx...) on getting all the parts? (i'm going to put them in myself with some help from friends)

[niklid05]

to be on the safe side ill say 400-600. You prolly wont spend taht much though.

[TriniDougla]

Not bad, getting a new/another job soon so paying it off wouldn't be so bad...after I get the car, I'm going to search for some junkyards nearby...probably wont start the swap immediately but yeah

[nautical_lifens]

come to canada to pick up my aspire... lol has brand new ball joints... brake pads... everything $250 cash and a trailer and its yours

[TriniDougla]

lol, ahh only if =\ I just test driven the Festiva today...i love it already. question..it may be a little 'common sense' but should I go for Aspire's that have decently low mileage?