Suspension question (Need Help)
03-Aug-2008, 08:51 PM
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Suspension question (Need Help)
To one and all...
I'm going to be installing brand new struts and springs on my car (all four) but would like some advice on what else should be replaced on the suspension.... mounts, bushings...etc and if so, which ones?
A list of parts would really help... Thanks in advance guys!
FYI - EG Civic w/200+k
I'm going to be installing brand new struts and springs on my car (all four) but would like some advice on what else should be replaced on the suspension.... mounts, bushings...etc and if so, which ones?
A list of parts would really help... Thanks in advance guys!
FYI - EG Civic w/200+k
06-Aug-2008, 01:42 PM
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most likely you will need to replace the rear lower control arm bushings where the shock mounts to. the bolt tends to rust to the bushing and will most likely break upon removal, leaving you with a useless rear lower control arm. you'll have to cut the bushing out, then cut the ring, chisel it out, and press in a new bushing. your trailing arm bushings (the big one just under rear floorboard) will also prolly need replacing, it's prolly close to cracking. For the front, you might be ok but should inspect it anyways. also inspect ball joints and tie rod ends.
07-Aug-2008, 12:48 AM
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I'd say depends on the car (condition, your driving style, daily driver or track). Are you just looking for OEM replacements or something a little stiffer? LCA bushings are always a good idea though, might as well replace them while you're having the suspension done. I recently replaced my front and rear LCA bushings and its a huge difference.
bbarbulo, out of curiosity why only the rear's?
bbarbulo, out of curiosity why only the rear's?
07-Aug-2008, 09:28 AM
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^^ like he said, the rears are 90% likely to break off while being removed, so he might as well prepare for that event with new bolts and bushings.
the rest, it's just a matter of visual inspection, if he's got eyes he can determine for himself better than i can tell him over the internet.
honda's done a fantastic job with the suspension keeping stress off the bushings and using bushings how they're supposed to be used. you wanna see an example of how not to use bushings look at the setup that j-body cars use on the front lower control arms, and even VWs. on those cars, bushing replacement is almost regular maintenance, on hondas it's not the case. it's just smart design. so if they're not torn or cracked, I'd prolly leave them. I prefer OEM rubber 110% over urethane bushings, so wherever possible use OEM replacements.
the rest, it's just a matter of visual inspection, if he's got eyes he can determine for himself better than i can tell him over the internet.
honda's done a fantastic job with the suspension keeping stress off the bushings and using bushings how they're supposed to be used. you wanna see an example of how not to use bushings look at the setup that j-body cars use on the front lower control arms, and even VWs. on those cars, bushing replacement is almost regular maintenance, on hondas it's not the case. it's just smart design. so if they're not torn or cracked, I'd prolly leave them. I prefer OEM rubber 110% over urethane bushings, so wherever possible use OEM replacements.
19-Mar-2009, 08:55 AM
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^^ like he said, the rears are 90% likely to break off while being removed, so he might as well prepare for that event with new bolts and bushings.
the rest, it's just a matter of visual inspection, if he's got eyes he can determine for himself better than i can tell him over the internet.
honda's done a fantastic job with the suspension keeping stress off the bushings and using bushings how they're supposed to be used. you wanna see an example of how not to use bushings look at the setup that j-body cars use on the front lower control arms, and even VWs. on those cars, bushing replacement is almost regular maintenance, on hondas it's not the case. it's just smart design. so if they're not torn or cracked, I'd prolly leave them. I prefer OEM rubber 110% over urethane bushings, so wherever possible use OEM replacements.
the rest, it's just a matter of visual inspection, if he's got eyes he can determine for himself better than i can tell him over the internet.
honda's done a fantastic job with the suspension keeping stress off the bushings and using bushings how they're supposed to be used. you wanna see an example of how not to use bushings look at the setup that j-body cars use on the front lower control arms, and even VWs. on those cars, bushing replacement is almost regular maintenance, on hondas it's not the case. it's just smart design. so if they're not torn or cracked, I'd prolly leave them. I prefer OEM rubber 110% over urethane bushings, so wherever possible use OEM replacements.
This maybe a stupid question, but can the rear bushings be inspected visually either by just jacking the car up, or by removing the tire as well? Would i be able to see the siezed bushing just like that? or is it one of those things i cant see until i take it all apart? i dont wanna take it all apart then realize im stuck w/o parts.
And im assuming if i need to replace the bushings. i might as well just get new LCA's (new ones come with bushings right??)
20-Mar-2009, 03:39 PM
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hey guys i'm planning tolower my car this yr...i would like to put coilovers, but its not really in my budget., so i'm probaly going to springs. When i do spring what else to i have to change besides my shocks, in order to have a smooth ride that won't break?
21-Mar-2009, 12:22 PM
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that a stock lude? ahaha too bad the SH ludes are fairly rare =( . i miss the one my dad had, wish he never sold it. SH ludes handled much better than the regular ones.
20-Apr-2009, 08:23 PM
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hey guuys, i'm dropping my car and putting eibach sportline springs. Seeing the previous posts my bushings are going to break when i take them out. Now my question is should i just repace the bushings or replace th e whole control arm???
20-Apr-2009, 09:03 PM
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