Suspension and Brakes Springs, shocks, coilovers, sways, braces, brakes, etc.

Full suspension refresh

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-03-13, 11:06 PM
  #1  
9600baud
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
9600baud's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: CA
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Full suspension refresh

So my 92' with 250k miles squeaks every time I go over a bump. It started in the front now the back, sounds just like those "old car squeaks" so I want to do a full suspension refresh.

I already have front LCAs in the plans, but I want to swap everything for new ones. What should I look for? I'm not too familiar with the suspension geometry and what I should replace.

Should I get new wheel hubs too?

Thanks!

Last edited by 9600baud; 10-05-13 at 11:06 AM.
Old 10-04-13, 03:20 AM
  #2  
Slaker13
Driver
 
Slaker13's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: California
Posts: 194
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Having same issue, can't stand those squeaks! Only difference is I have a 95'
Old 10-04-13, 05:28 AM
  #3  
bmxkeeler
Rookie
 
bmxkeeler's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Indiana
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Start with the basics. Control arms and bushing, check tie rod ends, struts, springs, strut mounts. Give your motor mounts a look over and make sure they're all in acceptable working order. Replace your sway bar links.
I wouldn't be too concerned with your hubs. You can jack up each individual wheel and see if the bearing has any play. if it doesn't I wouldn't worry.
Old 10-05-13, 02:02 AM
  #4  
9600baud
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
9600baud's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: CA
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Thanks I'll make a shopping list and post the results.

Last edited by 9600baud; 10-05-13 at 11:06 AM.
Old 10-05-13, 11:12 AM
  #5  
9600baud
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
9600baud's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: CA
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Hi,

I see front lower bushings, I thought the front lower bushings couldnt be changed and a whole new arm needed to be bought?

Thanks!
Old 10-05-13, 04:13 PM
  #6  
Answer300
Racer
iTrader: (3)
 
Answer300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Music City
Posts: 1,353
Received 68 Likes on 54 Posts
Default

no you can get all new bushings for the front LCA's. as long as the structure of the arm is okay then just press in new ones. they have arms from Ikeya Formula but they're damn expensive. im sure BV will come out with something in the future but so im holding tight for those
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
deadguy
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006)
25
07-29-24 12:22 PM
pbxcomm
Suspension
1
12-05-18 04:02 AM
Fojo
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
2
11-21-15 08:00 PM
Bumbobee
ES - 1st to 4th Gen (1990-2006)
3
04-10-14 01:50 PM
Ariyanna
ES - 1st to 4th Gen (1990-2006)
3
02-08-07 09:59 PM



Quick Reply: Full suspension refresh



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:36 AM.