Standards for refreshing suspension

[z6ne]

If one were to replace many of the main OEM suspension wear parts, what would he be replacing, to get a factory smooth ride?

-Control arms
-Control arm bushings
-Tie rods inner/outer
-sway bar end links
-sway bar bushings
-springs
-shocks


What am I missing?

Also, as far as the rear suspension goes, will I be okay with just doing shocks/springs?

[agent]

What am I missing?

Subframe bushings, diff bushing and RTABs.

If you're after a "factory smooth ride" you also might want to look at replacing your CSB and giubo.

[LJ851]

If one were to replace many of the main OEM suspension wear parts, what would he be replacing, to get a factory smooth ride?

-Control arms
-Control arm bushings
-Tie rods inner/outer
-sway bar end links
-sway bar bushings
-springs
-shocks


What am I missing?

Also, as far as the rear suspension goes, will I be okay with just doing shocks/springs?

EDIT: Slow typing version:

Plus-
Strut mounts/bearings

rear trailing arm bushes
rear subframe bushes
diff mount bush
rear shock mounts


This assumes your wheel bearings are good

[agent]

Strut mounts/bearings
rear shock mounts

Hopefully no one is replacing their shocks/struts without these being part of the job...

[LJ851]

Hopefully no one is replacing their shocks/struts without these being part of the job...

It's the internet, i don't even assume everyone is human here.

[z6ne]

It's the internet, i don't even assume everyone is human here.

wisdom.


thanks fellas. Starting to make a list and get prices together.

[SmokeE30]

You can just replace the ball joints in the control arms instead of the whole thing, and use m3 control arm bushings.

[z6ne]

You can just replace the ball joints in the control arms instead of the whole thing, and use m3 control arm bushings.

at a machine shop I assume? How much does this cost?

[mr ilia]

at a machine shop I assume? How much does this cost?

Where I live, major city, it does not worth the hustle, unless you have a connection of some sort.

[z6ne]

Where I live, major city, it does not worth the hustle, unless you have a connection of some sort.

what?

you mean it's cheaper to just buy a whole new arm?

[efficient]

cost 66 dollars new for a new a arm on bma.

[SmokeE30]

what?

you mean it's cheaper to just buy a whole new arm?

An OEM arm will cost like 100$ where as some mooge ball joints will run you around 30. Just need a friend with a shop to press them in for you, so add the cost of a 6 pack to that.

[Earendil]

EDIT: Slow typing version:

Plus-
Strut mounts/bearings

rear trailing arm bushes
rear subframe bushes
diff mount bush
rear shock mounts
This assumes your wheel bearings are good

Oh note though, if you're strapped for time or money, and your car has under 200K, you're probably fine to leave the Subframe bushings alone for now. Same goes for the rear diff, unless there is obvious cracking in the rubber. Both of those are in the little benefit for pita work category of parts.

Everything else mentioned should be done at the same time as the shocks, as they are highly related pieces, are easy to do at the same time, and provide good benefit.

[Wh33lhop]

Oh note though, if you're strapped for time or money, and your car has under 200K, you're probably fine to leave the Subframe bushings alone for now. Same goes for the rear diff, unless there is obvious cracking in the rubber. Both of those are in the little benefit for pita work category of parts.

That depends entirely on what shape they're in. They are likely okay but if they are shot it can cause all sorts of fun issues.

[Earendil]

That depends entirely on what shape they're in. They are likely okay but if they are shot it can cause all sorts of fun issues.

True. My suggestion was only to leave those out if something needed to be left out. Failed rear shock mounts can cause interesting problems too ;)