Suspension Overhaul.. Sick of creaks and squeaks
May 29, 2013, 08:55 AM
#1
Suspension Overhaul.. Sick of creaks and squeaks
Okay guys so there are a few threads out there talking about replacing springs and struts and control arms and front and rear strut bars ect. As of right now the only thing I have done to my suspension is installed Tein S-Tech springs and KYB struts. I have had these on for about 2 years now. https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/04...yb-struts.html
Anyway, where do I start? What would be the essentials to replace? My car has around 82,000 miles on it. I was thinking about getting the rear sway bar from RRM, and then doing the WhiteLine end links like Crans did. Would it be worth it to do the control arms and tie rod's? Any suggestions would be appreciated. This is going to be a summer long project. When I am done, I want to have a solid suspension.
Anyway, where do I start? What would be the essentials to replace? My car has around 82,000 miles on it. I was thinking about getting the rear sway bar from RRM, and then doing the WhiteLine end links like Crans did. Would it be worth it to do the control arms and tie rod's? Any suggestions would be appreciated. This is going to be a summer long project. When I am done, I want to have a solid suspension.
May 29, 2013, 09:54 AM
#2
Crans did the Whiteline sway bar with stock end links and stock mounting brackets.
Mine is pretty solid right now. I still have a few small thinks Id like to work out but I have the Whiteline sway bar, new struts, Tien S.Techs, New end links all around, rear strut bar, rear tie bar, cusco power brace, and H-brace. Not saying you need all that stuff but it makes it a solid ride.
If I was you though. Id start with the whiteline sway bar, and make sure you dont need new end links and bushings anywhere then maybe look into a rear strut bar. Personally the bushings are next in line for me. I want solid ones everywhere I possibly can.
Mine is pretty solid right now. I still have a few small thinks Id like to work out but I have the Whiteline sway bar, new struts, Tien S.Techs, New end links all around, rear strut bar, rear tie bar, cusco power brace, and H-brace. Not saying you need all that stuff but it makes it a solid ride.
If I was you though. Id start with the whiteline sway bar, and make sure you dont need new end links and bushings anywhere then maybe look into a rear strut bar. Personally the bushings are next in line for me. I want solid ones everywhere I possibly can.
May 29, 2013, 10:15 AM
#3
Thanks for the suggestions!
So this would be a good place to start?
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/04...bar-bmr79.html
Also should I replace the rubber boots on the end of those bolts and the other rubber boots when doing the rear swaybar? Not sure the name of them, if you look in this picture you should know what I am talking about.
So this would be a good place to start?
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/04...bar-bmr79.html
Also should I replace the rubber boots on the end of those bolts and the other rubber boots when doing the rear swaybar? Not sure the name of them, if you look in this picture you should know what I am talking about.
May 29, 2013, 10:22 AM
#4
Yea that whole piece on the end there is your sway bar end link. the one on the top is a bushing that will come with a replacement end link and the one between the bar and the link is built onto it. If you go to auto zone, oreilys or some auto repair store they should have end links and it will come with that stuff.
but yes the whiteline sway bar would be a great place to start. Just look before you jump cause you could be like me and need to replace your sway bar mounts as well because they were about to fall apart they were so rusty....
but yes the whiteline sway bar would be a great place to start. Just look before you jump cause you could be like me and need to replace your sway bar mounts as well because they were about to fall apart they were so rusty....
May 29, 2013, 10:34 AM
#5
Do you have a link to the end links you used? Looks like crans used the stock ones. Would these work?
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...ord=+end+links
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...ord=+end+links
May 29, 2013, 10:57 AM
#7
lol yea that is true. I still want to get the sway bar tho. This is an overhaul / get rid of squeaks thread! The squeaks I am experiencing seem to be coming from both the front and back. It seems to be hit and miss. Somedays when it is warm out it will be worse than others days when it is cold. I noticed it mostly coming to a stop or starting from a stop. Its like anytime the car moves a little it squeaks. Also when I get out of the car you can hear it squeak a little. Seems like any movement causes this.
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May 29, 2013, 11:17 AM
#9
Thats on the list of things to do also. I dont think it is the motor mounts because with the car off stepping out of the car produces the same noise. And if I push on the back of the car it squeaks. The motor mounts are definitely getting bad tho. After some suspension mods that will be next.
Jul 14, 2013, 06:03 PM
#11
Whiteline Sway bar + Moog End Links Installed
Well guys I finally got it installed! All I can say is wow! I would recommend this mod to anyone. This is by far by favorite mod for the $. The A** end is so much stiffer and tighter around the corners. Here are some pics. Enjoy 
Jul 14, 2013, 10:32 PM
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Jul 14, 2013, 10:58 PM
#14
better tires and a bit of negative camber will alleviate that, but no matter what you do, every car has it's breaking point, up to the point that the tires slip off your rims, and even when you solve that, there will still be a point of no return, and that's how professional race car drivers die.
