Supspension Re-build / Overhaul Parts List

[E turd]

Hey guys. I've been reading a little and didn't find a comprehensive list of what I was looking for. Essentially, I have what appears to be original bushings and bearings all around and some blown stock suspension. I have on order an H&R race/billy sport combo and will also be picking up some GC camber plates. I'm a "while I'm in there" kind of guy and would love to know what else should be replaced (or upgraded) while installing the above mentioned parts.


The car is a '90 325i sedan which will see spirited daily driving and 2 autocross days a month. I've been reading about CAB's and reinforced strut mounts, and sway bars. Does someone want to throw out some suggestions or contribute to a parts list for the project? I would deeply appreciate any help/suggestions I can get.


Here is the list so far (to be updated with your input):
-H&R race spring
-Billy sport struts
-M3 eccentric CABs(?)
-vert FSB and M3 RSB (?)
-GC camber plates
-tie rod ends (OE?)
-ball joints (OE?)
-sway bar end links (OE?)
-rear subframe bushings (OE?)
-rear trailing arm bushings (OE?)



Thanks in advance!!!

[Wh33lhop]

Might want to check your sway bar endlinks
Check your tie rods and ball joints, you may want new tie rods and LCAs too if neither of those have been done in a few years (or if they're bad).

[Kingb]

What WH33lhop listed is for the front. Are you going to do the rear bushings too. It is recommended. Rear subframe bushings, rear TA bushings as well as sway bar endlinks. While you have the subframe out your should put in SS brake lines. There are 2 above the subframe that are almost unreachable unless the subframe is out. I have the UUC ones which are DOT and were only $110 iirc. There are 6 brake lines.

[E turd]

Yes, I plan on doing the rear stuff as well. While I would love to do the brake lines, they'll have to wait until the rest of the brake things get upgrades or refreshed. While I like to follow the "while I'm in there" line of reasoning, I don't want this car to end up like my last one where the chain reaction of system or component upgrades keep my car in the driveway more than on the road. Since then, I vowed I'd complete one wave before taking on another, even if it means I have to unbolt something again.


On a side note about stainless lines, do you know where I can get DOT approved vinyl coated BLACK lines? I know they make them for motorcycles with whatever color vinyl coating you like, but I have yet to see them for cars. As I recall, the UUC ones are blue. I want mine to be black so they look like OE and don't attract attention.

[isamemon]

maybe Speigler makes them in black for cars, Ive used them on my BMW bikes

[submwar]

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