Suspension Rebuild

LegendMS · 04-24-02, 08:56 PM

When I install my KONI/Eibach setup, what else should I replace while I've got everything taken apart? I want to make sure that I won't have to do anything else with the suspension for a loooong time and don't want to worry about any little things that will need replacing.

Thanks for all of your help.

Gil.

JJJ784 · 04-24-02, 10:14 PM

i guess get new rubber bushings?

04-24-02, 10:24 PM

Are the bushings car specific? How much do they cost and do you think that this would give added performance? What exactly do they do?

LPB · 04-25-02, 08:34 AM

You should replace all of the rubber parts, esp the upper mount.

LegendMS · 04-25-02, 02:38 PM

What does all the rubber parts include exactly?

Thanks for your help.

Gil.

infinite · 04-25-02, 07:07 PM

I am interested in this too. I don't think bushing sets are offered for our cars, you know, like the sets from suspension techniques and what not.

LPB · 04-25-02, 07:23 PM

People, if you are going to attempt any DIY repairs you MUST BUY A HELM. Gone are the days of intuitive auto repair. That now off my chest..

In rebuilding the damper (strut) you should replace the following parts:

Self-locking nut
Damper Mounting Washer
Damper Mount Seal
Damper Mounting Base Assy (very important)
Spring Mounting Rubber
Bump Stop
Dust Cover
Dust Cover Upper Mount
Dust Cover Lower Mount

Some of the above parts might be included with the Koni's.

I grant you that the parts are not inexpensive, but as you will have the damper disassembled for the Koni and Eibach now is the time to refurbish the assy.

04-24-02, 08:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
LegendMS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 86 Car 1: 92 Sedan iTrader: (0)	Suspension Rebuild When I install my KONI/Eibach setup, what else should I replace while I've got everything taken apart? I want to make sure that I won't have to do anything else with the suspension for a loooong time and don't want to worry about any little things that will need replacing. Thanks for all of your help. Gil. __________________ !!!!PARTING OUT!!!! EDM Clear Corners - SOLD RM Racing Intake - SOLD NEW Optima Red Top Battery - Click here to go to the FS thread Remus Exhaust - SOLD

04-25-02, 02:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
LegendMS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 86 Car 1: 92 Sedan iTrader: (0)	thanks! What does all the rubber parts include exactly? Thanks for your help. Gil. __________________ !!!!PARTING OUT!!!! EDM Clear Corners - SOLD RM Racing Intake - SOLD NEW Optima Red Top Battery - Click here to go to the FS thread Remus Exhaust - SOLD

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infinite Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,174 Car 1: 95 GS iTrader: (0)	I am interested in this too. I don't think bushing sets are offered for our cars, you know, like the sets from suspension techniques and what not. __________________ www.acura-tl.com

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04-24-02, 10:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
JJJ784 No Sop For Yo! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Orange County Posts: 430 Car 1: Legend iTrader: (0)	i guess get new rubber bushings?

04-24-02, 10:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Posts: n/a	Are the bushings car specific? How much do they cost and do you think that this would give added performance? What exactly do they do?

04-25-02, 08:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
LPB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,144 Car 1: 1992 Seattle Silver LS CPE Car 2: 2007 Toyota Corolla Car 3: 1981 Corvette iTrader: (2)	You should replace all of the rubber parts, esp the upper mount.

04-25-02, 07:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
LPB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,144 Car 1: 1992 Seattle Silver LS CPE Car 2: 2007 Toyota Corolla Car 3: 1981 Corvette iTrader: (2)	People, if you are going to attempt any DIY repairs you MUST BUY A HELM. Gone are the days of intuitive auto repair. That now off my chest.. In rebuilding the damper (strut) you should replace the following parts: Self-locking nut Damper Mounting Washer Damper Mount Seal Damper Mounting Base Assy (very important) Spring Mounting Rubber Bump Stop Dust Cover Dust Cover Upper Mount Dust Cover Lower Mount Some of the above parts might be included with the Koni's. I grant you that the parts are not inexpensive, but as you will have the damper disassembled for the Koni and Eibach now is the time to refurbish the assy.

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