Sanity check please did I get everything I need for my suspension upgrade?

Spooler · 03-23-2021, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I kept my stock rear swaybar and didn't need to upgrade the end links. Front Hotchkis needed them of course

If you corner balance the car they are needed to make sure you don't preload the rear suspension. I was watching the scale when my car was corner balanced the first time. The endlinks had to be set properly so to not disturb the corner balance.

Rusty · 03-23-2021, 11:12 PM

Pretty much got everything covered. Since you're going this far. Get the front lower control arm bushings too. The big change is when you do the rear sub-frame bushings.

The rear sway bar is dependent on your rear tire size.

1/4atatime · 03-24-2021, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Pretty much got everything covered. Since you're going this far. Get the front lower control arm bushings too. The big change is when you do the rear sub-frame bushings.

The rear sway bar is dependent on your rear tire size.

I did also order the z1 collars a while back that I'm planning on installing at the same time. Are those as good as just flat out replacement of the sub-frame bushings? Probably going to hold off on the front lower since I've already spent a chunk of cash unless you think it's really needed?

Rusty · 03-24-2021, 08:02 AM

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I did also order the z1 collars a while back that I'm planning on installing at the same time. Are those as good as just flat out replacement of the sub-frame bushings? Probably going to hold off on the front lower since I've already spent a chunk of cash unless you think it's really needed?

The Z1 collars do not replace the bushings. They slide into the void in the bushing. You will still have some movement in the sub-frame after install.

The front lowers. You already did the rear. Why leave the front have done.

Don't drive too far until you get an alignment.

1/4atatime · 03-24-2021, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

The Z1 collars do not replace the bushings. They slide into the void in the bushing. You will still have some movement in the sub-frame after install.

The front lowers. You already did the rear. Why leave the front have done.

Don't drive too far until you get an alignment.

Alright alright you convinced me I'll do the front what's another few hundred at this point am I right

Are the Z1 collars still acceptable? I don't really want to get something else if those will get me most of the way there but at this point my wallet is up in flames and I'm following your lead even if it's off a cliff at this point

Rusty · 03-24-2021, 03:36 PM

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Alright alright you convinced me I'll do the front what's another few hundred at this point am I right

Are the Z1 collars still acceptable? I don't really want to get something else if those will get me most of the way there but at this point my wallet is up in flames and I'm following your lead even if it's off a cliff at this point

The Z1 collars are ok. They will still allow the bushings to flex a little. And won't transfer the noise and vibrations into the chassis.

1/4atatime · 03-24-2021, 03:06 AM

Edit: double post

1/4atatime · 03-24-2021, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Pretty much got everything covered. Since you're going this far. Get the front lower control arm bushings too. The big change is when you do the rear sub-frame bushings.

The rear sway bar is dependent on your rear tire size.

Is this the part I need? https://conceptzperformance.com/spl-...34_p_63686.php

Rusty · 03-24-2021, 03:39 PM

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Is this the part I need? https://conceptzperformance.com/spl-...34_p_63686.php

That's it. Boy did they go up in price.

1/4atatime · 03-24-2021, 03:45 PM

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That's it. Boy did they go up in price.

How much were yours? I've only ever seen them for this price but yeah not cheap at all

Rusty · 03-24-2021, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 1/4atatime

How much were yours? I've only ever seen them for this price but yeah not cheap at all

I got mind back in 2013. Don't remember the price.

1/4atatime · 03-24-2021, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

That's it. Boy did they go up in price.

Just ordered the bushings I should have everything now right?

Rusty · 03-24-2021, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 1/4atatime

Just ordered the bushings I should have everything now right?

Your credit card should be a molten pile of plastic by now.

1/4atatime · 03-24-2021, 07:31 PM

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Your credit card should be a molten pile of plastic by now.

I'm trying not to think of the damage. However my mind set is do it once and do it right that's why I went with SPL in the first place.

redondoaveb · 03-24-2021, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

If you corner balance the car they are needed to make sure you don't preload the rear suspension. I was watching the scale when my car was corner balanced the first time. The endlinks had to be set properly so to not disturb the corner balance.

Mine was corner balanced without the rear end links and this shop specializes in race cars so I assume they knew what they were doing

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