How much to do a suspension rebuilt?

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  • Wh33lhop
    R3V OG
    • Feb 2009
    • 11705

    #16
    Mine so far:

    M3 offset control arm bushings: $30
    Pair Lemforder control arms: $175
    Meyle HD rear strut mounts: $20
    Clean E36 steering rack with 1 good tie rod: $120 picked up
    New power steering reservoir (for the integrated filter): $13
    Passenger side E36 Meyle inner/outer tie rod assembly with locking plate: $39
    I've got sways, springs and shocks but those are irrelevant
    Beyond that I'll do full rear camber/toe kit for probably about $500ish including trailing arm bushings, some camber/caster plates for ~$300, and maybe new subframe bushings for $60 a pair.

    Total ballpark about $1300 for everything, plus springs, struts and sways.

    Originally posted by White325is

    New billie sports rear. 380.00 shipped
    You didn't actually pay that much for 2 rear sports, did you? :p
    Last edited by Wh33lhop; 09-15-2009, 06:22 PM.
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    • White325is
      R3V Elite
      • Oct 2006
      • 5947

      #17
      Originally posted by Wh33lhop
      You didn't actually pay that much for 2 rear sports, did you?

      NO, Whoops, I never changed it. Thats what I paid for the complete set.
      I then sold the fronts and bought the short konis.

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      • Wh33lhop
        R3V OG
        • Feb 2009
        • 11705

        #18
        Originally posted by White325is
        NO, Whoops, I never changed it. Thats what I paid for the complete set.
        I then sold the fronts and bought the short konis.
        Ah right. Any reason you didn't go with the whole set of Konis?

        Also, forgot the wheels and tires (important)

        got a set of 14" weaves for $80 and a second-hand (but never used) set of 195/60R14 RT615s for $200, then another $80 for mounting and DSP9000 balancing for a total of $360, for some pretty kickass grip. You probably will want to go bigger but for me, the price was right.
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        • fmxomar
          E30 Addict
          • Sep 2007
          • 498

          #19
          ohhh another 1addict ;)
          im actually doing my e30 suspension billisports / ground controls right now

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          • Aptyp
            R3V OG
            • Feb 2008
            • 6584

            #20
            How low or stiff you're planing to go? What are your plans for the future of the car? I think this are the most important questions before you spend even 1 penny onto suspension.

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            • White325is
              R3V Elite
              • Oct 2006
              • 5947

              #21
              Originally posted by Wh33lhop
              Ah right. Any reason you didn't go with the whole set of Konis?
              I bought the bilie sport new and I bought the whole set. the front wasnt low enough for me and my only other option was to shorten the housings.
              A front set of shocks came up FS and they was new so I couldnt pass it up.

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              • bzboardz
                E30 Enthusiast
                • May 2009
                • 1096

                #22
                Originally posted by Wh33lhop
                Mine so far:

                Pair Lemforder control arms: $175
                if you dont mind me asking where did you get them from

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                • E88 Owner...But E30 Fan
                  Member
                  • Sep 2009
                  • 40

                  #23
                  Originally posted by Aptyp
                  How low or stiff you're planing to go? What are your plans for the future of the car? I think this are the most important questions before you spend even 1 penny onto suspension.
                  The car will be a local auto-x car exclusively. I plan on driving it until it breaks basically. Im leaning towards a handling setup.

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                  • Wh33lhop
                    R3V OG
                    • Feb 2009
                    • 11705

                    #24
                    Originally posted by bzboardz
                    if you dont mind me asking where did you get them from
                    My buddy gets parts at pretty good prices.

                    now that I think it was like $90 for one and $88 for the other or something, so that's more like $180. I think some members on here can get those prices as well if you ask around, but you'll most likely have to pay shipping as well.
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