Parts

I went to Coopers and picked up the parts, all $1400 worth! Cooper ordered the springs, which should be around $170 more. Tyerman's estimates about $800 in labor so it's a pretty typical front end rebuild in my view. I don't think it's worth it to do the labor myself and save the $800, especially. Part of me wants to, but part realizes that it will take me weeks and I will wear myself out. Tyerman's will do it in a day or two and all I have to do is enjoy the results.

Bad News

I took Lucille over to Tyerman's in Burbank for a front end alignment. What they found wasn't pretty. The upper control arm shafts are particularly worn, to the point of being unsafe. I got a quote from them on the labor and called Cooper for the parts. Cooper had everything but springs, and those he will order for me. I had Tyerman's adjust the toe-in anyway and even that little bit made a huge improvement in the steering.