Hi James
Check out the suspension section at www.shonutperformance.com for some ideas of
things to replace. I can't comment on all of your stuff because I'm doing 100
things at once right now and only skimmed your message. Two things though; make
sure that you install the Koni inserts with the eibach springs. Anything less
than a Koni or Tokico won't dampen the stiffer eibach springs.
I'd skip the poly bushings and get TPR bushings instead. They won't deform and
squeak like the poly's. Check out Napa, rockauto.com, RCM or SHOnut for the
bushings. For that matter, you can check out all of those sites for all of your
suspension needs.
RCM:
http://home.earthlink.net/~rcm_automotive/index.html
I'd plan on getting new strut and LCA pinch bolts too. They are torque to yield
and shouldn't be re-used. However, I will confess that I've reused them with
blue loctite. I will only re-use them once but that doesn't mean its the
correct way to do it.
Good luck!
Ian
----- Original Message ----
From: "james_ebersold@verizon.net" <james_ebersold@verizon.net>
To: v6sho@yahoogroups.com
Cc: shotimes@autox.team.net
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 4:54:19 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] what do I need for front suspension
Greetings...
I am planning to continue my suspension upgrades that I started with my rear
suspension. I will be installing the Eibach springs I have already purchased
and probably the Koni strut inserts. I have a question about other parts I may
need. I have not dissembled it yet and want to have the needed parts on hand
before I start. I have been researching other parts and have found the
following listed in the KYB catalog.
SB103 - Strut Boot Kit (Front)
SM5038 - Front Strut Mount
SM5415 - Front Lower Springseat insulator
SM5005 - Strut Mount Bearing for SM5038
SM5156 - Front Strut Upper Springseat
SM5271 - Front Strut Mounting Kit
I would guess the spring seats I could just visually inspect and tell if they
are torn or not. I would also replace the boots as they tend to crack and are
not expensive. For the rear I replaced the strut mount so I guess it makes
sense for the front. I see the front has extra parts like the bearing. With
125K miles and a cosst of $15 each it would make sense to replace the bearing
as apparently its not included in the 5038 mount. What about the SM5271 does
anyone know is included in this item? Should it be replaced?
Is there anything else I have missed? I am also thinking of getting some
polyurethane bushings. Does anyone know what is available and reasonable to
replace?
Your comments are appreciated.
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