Gearren
Nov 29 2004, 01:15 PM
Do I need to change the suspension bushings on my 914 if it only has 100,000 miles on it, but has been sitting for a few years?
Mueller
Nov 29 2004, 01:57 PM
depends on the condition of the bushings, even with the miles and age, they could be "decent", best way to check is to "poke" them with a screwdriver to see if they are brittle or not....if they are still "rubbery" and look okay, then replacement comes down to personal choice...
the intended use of the car also plays a factor, for a daily driver, the rubber bushings are okay, if you "have" to replace them due to damage or you need to get the very most out of your suspension for competitive auto-x or track, the bushing need to be replaced
qa1142
Nov 29 2004, 05:01 PM
Originals sag sitting or used
50K miles on these
Replace them!
Mueller
Nov 29 2004, 05:05 PM
QUOTE(qa1142 @ Nov 29 2004, 04:01 PM)
Originals sag sitting or used
50K miles on these
Replace them!
it's always easy to spend someone elses money
not a cheap or trival job if you have to pay someone to do it
914werke
Nov 29 2004, 06:10 PM
Good example Will!
30 years has a way of effecting rubber parts
Mike, thats whats commanly known as a "Lead"
Mueller
Nov 29 2004, 06:40 PM
QUOTE
Mike, thats whats commanly known as a "Lead"
I know, I'm a terrible salesperson, hahahaha
kermit
Nov 29 2004, 06:54 PM
If you will be driving your car on the street a lot, get the regular rubber ones. The harder bushings make the car a lot less comfortable and they squeak!