Basic Rear Suspension Rehab Questions, Bushings, shocks, services |
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Basic Rear Suspension Rehab Questions, Bushings, shocks, services |
Highland |
Jan 7 2019, 11:15 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 511 Joined: 8-August 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 13,418 Region Association: Southern California |
Just a few basic questions:
1) Do the rubber bushings I circled need to be changed? None are cracked or damaged, but are they just spacers or do they affect how tightly the car handles? 2) Plan on replacing shocks with Bilstein shocks. Can I reuse the top hardware shown or must I acquire new parts? If so, where would one purchase said parts? 3) Is there a recommendation for a rear trailing arm rebuilder in the San Diego area? I need new rubber bushings, new bearings, and my hubs pressed back in. I know many do it themselves, but after reading some of the recent posts I'm a bit intimidated. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) |
rudedude |
Mar 9 2019, 09:47 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 508 Joined: 1-January 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,387 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Are you saying that the bushings that I got a year ago with the stainless shaft have been upgraded to something you think is better? I was going to put them in in the near future and will wait if need be for improved version.
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bbrock |
Mar 9 2019, 10:20 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Are you saying that the bushings that I got a year ago with the stainless shaft have been upgraded to something you think is better? I was going to put them in in the near future and will wait if need be for improved version. I'm in the same boat. What was explained to me at the time of the GB for the hard bushings is that rubber isn't necessarily "better," but they would restore the OEM ride if that's what you are looking for. I am, but at the time, it didn't sound like rubber was going to be offered due to installation challenges. Sounds like that my be about to change... |
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