looking for comments on new suspension

[gestiva]

the rear are way softer than i want. when i open back hatch and sit down they bottom out.
to answer ur question bastiva, no. nothing seems loose or wore out, just dont want any future problems. gonna look at brake system today and figure out my problem

[FestYboy]

9 times out of 10, the rear struts are shot an you'd never know. get the FMS kit and some Monroe struts and it'll feel better than a new car.

[batstiva]

Is there a problems with the way it handles? I know the rear bearings were iffy, but how did it ride? Never drove it, so just going by what others have said. Does it feel loose, like it needs stuff replaced? Did you figure the brakes out yet? That seemed to be the biggest concern at the time. Did you happen to pick up a wheel cylinder for the left side rear?

[gestiva]

max limit on struts would be $200 for 4.
i want it to handle/ride well

[GenevaDirt]

I would not mess with the bearings unless they are bad. Struts are going to to be up to you and how you want it to ride/handle. Regular new struts are a great improvement ...but there are a few things you can do depending....

[gestiva]

also, what shocks/struts should i use?

[gestiva]

alright, already got the rear left done, already got the rear right bearings/crushnut/grease/seal...
the kit on ebay comes with A pair of control arm/ball joint assemblies
Inner tie rods
Outer tie rods
Inner tie rod BOOTS
Bushings and hardware

leave the front bearings alone? just replace that stuff?

[GenevaDirt]

since i had problems with the rear bearings, figured i would replace everything that can be replaced as far as suspension goes. as much as i plan on driving this car in the future to meets, i dont want anymore issues with "preventable" problems.

I wouldn't touch the front bearings if there are no issues with them. They should give you plenty of warning before they actually will need replaced.

[gestiva]

since i had problems with the rear bearings, figured i would replace everything that can be replaced as far as suspension goes. as much as i plan on driving this car in the future to meets, i dont want anymore issues with "preventable" problems.

[batstiva]

had troubles with my wheel bearings at fm3.
after a LOT of thinking. i decided not to do aspire swap right now.
car is on borrowed jackstands ready for overhauling...

did some pricing for all new front end stuff.
on EBAY there is a 1988-93 Ford Festiva BALL JOINT Suspension KIT Tie Rod
from fms for $99...
should i buy it?
thanks in advanced for any help

You need to talk with Scitzz about the front wheel tool kit he got from ebay.
Are your fronts making noises? Thought it was just your rears that were iffy.
And FWIW, for 99 bucks, I'd jump all over that kit if you've got the cash.
I just paid that for two LCAs with bushings.

[GenevaDirt]

how is that going to help your wheel bearings?

[gestiva]

had troubles with my wheel bearings at fm3.
after a LOT of thinking. i decided not to do aspire swap right now.
car is on borrowed jackstands ready for overhauling...

did some pricing for all new front end stuff.
on EBAY there is a 1988-93 Ford Festiva BALL JOINT Suspension KIT Tie Rod
from fms for $99...
should i buy it?
thanks in advanced for any help