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Old 09-15-04, 12:44 AM
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Question Bushing set for front suspension

Can somebody tell me if there's a complete bushing set for my 98 GS300? I need to replace some bushings in the front suspension and steering. I get creaking noises on bumps and clunking when steering at low speed. The original struts were recently replaced with Bilsteins, but the noises persist. Visual inspection doesn't indicate any torn bushings. I figured I'll just replace them all with a set. I'm at almost 100K miles and probably should anyway.

If there's no set available, what bushings are recommended to be replaced?

I see some posts mentioning polyurethane busings. Would these make the suspension less comfortable? My wife drives it and prefers ride over handling and response.

The setup I have is pretty conservative: Eibach springs, 18" wheels, Bilstein shocks/struts.
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The polyurethane bushings are Daizen I believe. http://www.daizensporttuning.com/

You can find stock replacement bushings from Steve Ganz.. his name on here is SUPRATRD. You can also visit the website of his at www.l-tunedparts.com

-Anthony

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Old 09-17-04, 01:34 AM
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Originally posted by Captain Bone
The polyurethane bushings are Daizen I believe. http://www.daizensporttuning.com/

You can find stock replacement bushings from Steve Ganz.. his name on here is SUPRATRD. You can also visit the website of his at www.l-tunedparts.com

-Anthony
i don't think you can really get stock bushings. they don't just come with bushings, you will have to get thew hole control arm, that's a lot of bills. plus it's still rubber bushings

just hold off to the purchase, it's worth the wait
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