Front end parts?

[Welch1082]

I am gettign ready to replace my axles, control arms, tie rod ends, wheel bearings, breaks. Is there anything else that you would recomend me changing while i am in that area?

[blmlozz]

assuming you have a rather large budget, so I'd say, A8 rotor upgrade. Also, buy new nuckle to upper-control arm bolt(s) (one per side) as more likely than not they will need to be broken/drilled out. They usually come in the kit with control arms/ tie rod ends, but new HD sway-bar brackets are good. Depending on which one you get (I bought empi branded from ECS myself) the new axels may not come with new Axel grease gaskets. they cost about $4 from the dealer, and if you go to them asking for the axel ones they'll had you some cheap cork gaskets. I have them and they work fine.. but If you don't want to use cork.. then the driveshaft gasket is the same shape, but still retains the rubber material. Eitherway, they shouldn't be re-used, they'll probaly be beat-up or damaged from removing the axels anyway unless you're extremely carefull. Also, it would be a good idea to source some extra CV joint grease as well.. since if it's any indicator for other brands, the amount supplied is very small.

[NK2007]

If you are doing the brakes, go for the a8 upgrade, as well as ss brake lines, good pads, and good fluid. I just did exactly what you are planning (front suspension, axle, wheel bearing, and brakes all around) Make sure you get the right axles and wheel bearings, as there are differences among the years. (ask me how i know...)

You may want to replace the hubs while you are in there. (should be around $75 each)

Good luck!