Bushing/suspension overhaul questions

[lylefk]

SO, I've done some reading and searching around and have a few questions. I have a 92 325ic if that matters. At some point soon, I'm going to completely go through the suspension. The car is a daily driver...

1) What are the best bushings? Powerflex? Things that are determining factors for me: NO SQUEAKING. Low/no maintenance. Durability.

2) What all should be replaced? I plan on doing a z3 steering rack at the same time...As with everything I'm doing on this car, I want to do right and do it once. Here is what I have so far. Just cut and pasted from an old list I made, not sure if it is complete and/or the best choices...

Eibach sways
lower control arms
bracket w/out bushing for control arms
spring pads
bushing set for rear trailing arms
shock mounts
gaskets for shock mounts
cover cap for strut mount
shock/strut mount nut
bolt for rear shock to control arm
plate for rear shock mount
front strut bearing
rear subframe bushings
upper front strut mounts


3) I'm liking the h&r sport/bilstein sport combo, with one exception. The reverse rake. I will shortly have add'l weight in the trunk so it will be even worse. Is there a fix for this? Is there a different combo that will provide similar performance and ride quality? I don't mind firm, but I don't want back breaking. I want that front low, but don't want to worry about hitting shit. Been there, over that. I'd like to avoid coilovers if possible.

Uh I think that's all my questions for now. Thanks!

[jlevie]

1) What are the best bushings? Powerflex? Things that are determining factors for me: NO SQUEAKING. Low/no maintenance. Durability.

Use OE parts for those requirements,

Skip the strut bar if you won't be taking the car to the track and use the money save for rear subframe bushings. And replace the front upper strut mounts.

I want that front low, but don't want to worry about hitting shit.

Having the front low means having to worry about taking out the oil pan. Learn to live with the reverse rake and leave the front high

[lylefk]

Thanks, I adjusted the list...any other bushings I should be replacing?

OE bushings...how much performance am I losing going that route?