noise from suspension Options

[william1764]

My 74' 2.0 came equipped with Koni Yellow adjustable 7 years ago. Don't know details on springs but VERY stiff - thinking 180lbs or more. Indy quoted 6K for compete suspension redo (koni/coilovers, bushings, etc). He then recommended an Option 2 where I keep existing Konis when he realized mine are adjustable, and just replace the springs with lighter and replace all bushings. Also mentioned something about trailing arm shaft? Total for option 2 is +/- 1,500 - 1,800. Both quotes seem very high to me but I frankly don't know. Indy is new to me and by all accounts very knowledgeable and reputable. Feedback, thoughts, recommendations appreciated.

[Cracker]

I also had quite a bit of noise/squeaks from my suspension - mostly the rear. The poly bushings were the source of it - not the Koni's and certainly not the springs. I just installed the Rebel Racing trailing arm shafts last week and they are squeak-free. The fronts are bolt in and would take less than and hour by anyone competent.

If the price you quoted was for both Labor and parts - you are doing alright (still sounds high to me though). I'd prefer, if I were you, to source my own parts and pay your fella based upon an hourly rate. Good luck.

Tony

[6freak]

certainly not the springs.
Tony
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no its not the springs, just the stiffness of them makes the car groin when the weight shifts because your sorta twisting the body! driveways and speed bumps you take at an angle...sounds like he does need new bushing though
and you said no track days or AX then go with stock bushings for a nicer ride ,,,lots of feed back from the polybroze and you feel every rock in the road IMO
fronts are easy like mention above ..the back,more labor then up front and a real pan in the ass ...might wanna try to find some trailing arms already rebuild so you dont have to pay the man for standing there for hours try to figure out the mess he has...sell the old one and let someone else fight that, sell the adjustable konis.(dont need um) and buy new bilstiens. if ya want cush ride
best of luck to ya
MikeC