Build Log
#18
As far as the suspension is concerned, the lower ball joint and outer tie rod is a wear and tear item as well so same concept as above changed it out while I was doing everything else. Did it need it? Not necessarily, the lower ball joint yes it needed it, the tie rods, didn't need it. Caster bushing absolutely needed it. The caster bushing is a hydraulic fluid filled bushing which is really soft and wear out over time.
#19
Intermediate
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuC1MOS6mkM the video shows a stock vs the polyurethane bushing. The upper ball joint seemed fine but I needed camber adjust-ability for later on when I put some wheels on.
these newer bushings look like they definitely transfer more WAY vibration . seems like the stiffness makes it ride less like a lexus
#27
Suspension all done. Car as it sits now, aired out -
Cut a hole out for the control arm to help clearance and make alignments easier to do. Excuse the dirty engine bay, needs cleaning. Also, the plastic panels in the engine bay are off to get redone.
Right Side:
Left Side:
Random pics of the engine bay where parts were painted gold & black.
Cut a hole out for the control arm to help clearance and make alignments easier to do. Excuse the dirty engine bay, needs cleaning. Also, the plastic panels in the engine bay are off to get redone.
Right Side:
Left Side:
Random pics of the engine bay where parts were painted gold & black.
Last edited by kuWuPt; 10-22-12 at 08:27 PM.
#28
NIIIICE! I wish I could go lower on my vehicle.....only in my dreams.... The covers come out great! Definitely like the look against the engine bay. It's like you got something special sitting there.
#29
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kuWuPt, smart move with the maintenance first...something I usually do before any comestic stuff. Which gives me a piece of mind, plus as you stated saves the "wallet". Now to the meat and potatoes...I like what you did with the paint stuff and air-FTW! so what's next for your GS? Another big up to a fellow NCarolinian!