Control Arms + Sway Bars and bushings

[piwko98]

Hey Guys -

Looking to swap in a e36 rack and pinion but figured I would get any other suspension work done at the same time. So far I have:

Subframe Reinforcement
Steering Guibo
Motor Mounts

But was advised to also replace the below. Any recommendations on what kind to get and where from? Non track/race car, just an occasional top down day ride.

Control Arms
Sway Bars and bushings

Looks like there are some kits out there but prices vary (as I'm sure quality).

[Haystack]

This is what i did. (Disregard the backwards control arms. A lot of "while I'm in there" stuff. UUC sway bar put in. It's a real pain in the ass to line everything up solo, hope you've got help.


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[Haystack]

This is what i did. (Disregard the backwards control arms. A lot of "while I'm in there" stuff. UUC sway bar put in. It's a real pain in the ass to line everything up solo, hope you've got help.

You could also add an x brace at the time.

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[piwko98]

This is what i did. (Disregard the backwards control arms. A lot of "while I'm in there" stuff. UUC sway bar put in. It's a real pain in the ass to line everything up solo, hope you've got help.


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Thanks @haystack. I was actually referencing the work you did. Which components did you go with? (Certain vendor?)

I got a person lined up for the work, just need to order the parts as of yesterday.




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[Haystack]

I just got lemforder? Control arms and UUC sway bar came with bushings. But any stock style should be fine.


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[jeffnhiscars]

Reinforcing the subframe is adding a whole other level to a rack swap (ie removing the frame) and in a top down nice day cruiser is not really necessary IMO. CA's/bushings, end links and tie rods will get you good BFTB.

I'd save your sway bars goals for if/when you do a full suspension upgrade.

[piwko98]

Reinforcing the subframe is adding a whole other level to a rack swap (ie removing the frame) and in a top down nice day cruiser is not really necessary IMO. CA's/bushings, end links and tie rods will get you good BFTB.

I'd save your sway bars goals for if/when you do a full suspension upgrade.

Thanks!
Any recommendations on where to get these? Looks like prices vary and I’m sure quality along with it.


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[piwko98]

Think I am all set with the extra components.

For hte e36 rack and pinion itself, any recommendations on brand or place to get? Again it looks like there are a lot of different ones and price tags along with it.

[jeffnhiscars]

Think I am all set with the extra components.

For hte e36 rack and pinion itself, any recommendations on brand or place to get? Again it looks like there are a lot of different ones and price tags along with it.

http://rackdoctor.net/

Unless you want to pay more somewhere else

[piwko98]

http://rackdoctor.net/



Unless you want to pay somewhere else

Thanks @jeffnhiscars!


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[wworm]

This is what i did. (Disregard the backwards control arms. A lot of "while I'm in there" stuff. UUC sway bar put in. It's a real pain in the ass to line everything up solo, hope you've got help.


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slight bump to warn anyone about this. I put the steering rack bolts in from the top before installing the subframe assembly. When i went to remove the steering rack later (due to unrelated complications) I had to cut the bolt heads off with a sawzall because I couldn't get them out due to the transmission/engine being in the way.

[Haystack]

slight bump to warn anyone about this. I put the steering rack bolts in from the top before installing the subframe assembly. When i went to remove the steering rack later (due to unrelated complications) I had to cut the bolt heads off with a sawzall because I couldn't get them out due to the transmission/engine being in the way.

Yes. I'm a giant asshole for doing it that way.

I realized what I did and went to go switch them, but they hit the oil pan. I haven't had any issues with them hanging down but it's on my list of stuff to take care of on this car. Don't do what I did.


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