what's a good suspension "tune-up"?
02-16-04, 08:08 AM
#1
what's a good suspension "tune-up"?
I want to upgrade my suspension and while I'm at it, I would like to replace anything that is starting to fail/wear out or could fail/wear out in the near future.
I'm presently getting a VERY noticable "eeaarch" sound from my drivers side rear suspension (it's at the point where when I sit in the car it squeaks
), so I want to investigate this as top priority.
Basically my plan is to get H&R (or Eibach) progressive springs and change whatever else should be replaced (within reason). Here are my questions and relavent info:
1) My car has a totally stock (95 touring) suspension at 64k miles. My suspension feels very soft.
2) Is the squeak from the rear most likely the strut or the bushings (I know its a shot in the dark)?
3) Do the front or rear bushings/struts start to fail first or do they usually get worn at the same rate.
4) Is it O.K. to replace rear (or front) struts without replacing the other?
5) While I'm in there it seems logical to replace the bushings (with stock ones). What bushings are most prone to failure? Should I just replace all of them?
Basically, like the title says, I want a good tune-up of the suspension. After I put new springs (and whatever else) I don't want to worry about the suspersion for a LONG time. Any Ideas are welcome. Thanks for the advise
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-Matt
I'm presently getting a VERY noticable "eeaarch" sound from my drivers side rear suspension (it's at the point where when I sit in the car it squeaks
), so I want to investigate this as top priority. Basically my plan is to get H&R (or Eibach) progressive springs and change whatever else should be replaced (within reason). Here are my questions and relavent info:
1) My car has a totally stock (95 touring) suspension at 64k miles. My suspension feels very soft.
2) Is the squeak from the rear most likely the strut or the bushings (I know its a shot in the dark)?
3) Do the front or rear bushings/struts start to fail first or do they usually get worn at the same rate.
4) Is it O.K. to replace rear (or front) struts without replacing the other?
5) While I'm in there it seems logical to replace the bushings (with stock ones). What bushings are most prone to failure? Should I just replace all of them?
Basically, like the title says, I want a good tune-up of the suspension. After I put new springs (and whatever else) I don't want to worry about the suspersion for a LONG time. Any Ideas are welcome. Thanks for the advise
.-Matt
02-16-04, 09:15 AM
#2
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Re: what's a good suspension "tune-up"?
Originally posted by moehler
2) Is the squeak from the rear most likely the strut or the bushings (I know its a shot in the dark)?
2) Is the squeak from the rear most likely the strut or the bushings (I know its a shot in the dark)?
Originally posted by moehler
3) Do the front or rear bushings/struts start to fail first or do they usually get worn at the same rate.)
3) Do the front or rear bushings/struts start to fail first or do they usually get worn at the same rate.)
Originally posted by moehler
4) Is it O.K. to replace rear (or front) struts without replacing the other?
4) Is it O.K. to replace rear (or front) struts without replacing the other?
Originally posted by moehler
5) While I'm in there it seems logical to replace the bushings (with stock ones). What bushings are most prone to failure? Should I just replace all of them?
5) While I'm in there it seems logical to replace the bushings (with stock ones). What bushings are most prone to failure? Should I just replace all of them?
02-16-04, 04:09 PM
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There is also a groupbuy on the JimLab nylon bushings, but you will need to install zerk fittings for lubrication also. From what I read they really help the handling, I am getting a set, you should too... 
02-17-04, 07:55 AM
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Re: Re: what's a good suspension "tune-up"?
Originally posted by DamonB
Seems that the rear toe links and the six rear pillowballs are always the first to go; then the rear trailing arm bushings and diff bushings. Then everything else. I would replace them in that order of priority if you can't do it all at once. FWIW I have never seen an FD with it's original rear toe links that didn't need them replaced.
Seems that the rear toe links and the six rear pillowballs are always the first to go; then the rear trailing arm bushings and diff bushings. Then everything else. I would replace them in that order of priority if you can't do it all at once. FWIW I have never seen an FD with it's original rear toe links that didn't need them replaced.
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