I tried searching but it just confused me even more lol. I want to replace my suspension with B&G lowering springs, Tokico Illumina TEMS shocks, do our cars have struts or is it a 2 in 1 sort of thing?, and replace the bushings while I am down there. What I want to know is what are the best bushings I can get that will last long and make the ride comfortable and quiet? It seems that OEM is my best option but I want to get some more opinions on this just in case I am wrong. This might help but I plan on making my car a GT car, keep it comfortable and quiet with occasional track use when everything is done but lets not worry about the track use now that is way down the line.
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Yea but I've read that some people have noise issues and some love them.
EDIT: I just remembered that was actually with the RED poly bushings that some people had noise problems with. Has anyone here used the Energy Bushing set from DriftMotion?
EDIT: I just remembered that was actually with the RED poly bushings that some people had noise problems with. Has anyone here used the Energy Bushing set from DriftMotion?
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Red and black mean nothing. Black is just black.. that's it. Some say it's graphite impregnated, but either way, it doesn't help with the noise. HOWEVER; if you properly grease them, you will have no problems. I didn't use the grease supplied, I used Lucas Red n Tacky #2 to grease mine..
And I have that exact same setup, except the non TEMS shocks, and I love the way it handles, even if it is a little stiff.
And I have that exact same setup, except the non TEMS shocks, and I love the way it handles, even if it is a little stiff.
Yea I read I should use lots of lube when pressing the bushings in.
Is it difficult to replace the stock springs/shocks with new ones or is it better to take it to a shop to do it?
Is it difficult to replace the stock springs/shocks with new ones or is it better to take it to a shop to do it?
I did some more researching and found that Super Pro Bushings are actually pretty good from reviews on forums and such, so I may give them a shot.
I changed my old worn out shocks for newer ones from my old Supra, and it took me maybe 5 hours to do all 4. and that is only because I had to stop a few times because my 3 year old thought it was funny to take my tools and move them. lol. No need to press the new Energy bushes in there. Mine slid right in with ease.....I had to have a oxy torch to get my old ones out though.
The noise you would hear, like said before, would be the bushing squeaking inside the housing. Regardless of bushing, without the proper lube it will be very noisy. Now solid bushings will transmit a lot of noise no matter what you do.
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Just because your bushings slid in to place, doesn't mean that everyone's will.
Shock and spring replacement is easy, you can do it yourself...just get the outside spring compression tool from autozone or checker or whatever.
The hardest part for me was getting the Illumina II's set to soft...there aren't any markings that indicate stiffness level so I took pictures of the "tab" orientation before I took everything apart, then I tried to determine the soft setting by hand (compressing the shock, changing the tab slightly, compressing again, and then trying to judge which was easiest to compress) then I compared to the picture to see if it was close...might be over kill but redundancy never hurts.
And make sure your TEMS switch is set to normal so they are in the soft position when you remove them...
The hardest part for me was getting the Illumina II's set to soft...there aren't any markings that indicate stiffness level so I took pictures of the "tab" orientation before I took everything apart, then I tried to determine the soft setting by hand (compressing the shock, changing the tab slightly, compressing again, and then trying to judge which was easiest to compress) then I compared to the picture to see if it was close...might be over kill but redundancy never hurts.
And make sure your TEMS switch is set to normal so they are in the soft position when you remove them...
Speaking of TEMS, where can I get replacement seals for the motors? The rubber piece that sits between the motor housing and the chassis look brittle and worn.
Any poly bushing is going to be noisy unless you properly grease it. To make it better, make them serviceable. Drill a hold in a convenient location on the bushing's outer race, tap it, and fit a grease nipple. Grease them every oil change or every other. No noise.
I meant the 6in diameter seal that the motor bolts down onto to cushion it between the chassis or strut tower. If all goes to shit with those seals I'll figure out a replacement lol.
That is one thing that turns me off about the bushings it would be nice to get bushings that I don't have to constantly grease.
That is one thing that turns me off about the bushings it would be nice to get bushings that I don't have to constantly grease.
IJ. Greased his bushings once and never had a squeak. I forgot what grease he used though.. its all in the grease.
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Alright I am in the market now to get the BG lowering springs and Tokico Illumina from Driftmotion but now those shocks are back ordered FUUUUU!!!! so the verdict is to get the Energy Bushings from DM and find out what type of grease to use correct?
Maybe Marine Grease for the bushings? Since it's water proof and such
Maybe Marine Grease for the bushings? Since it's water proof and such
Personally, I would stick with stock bushings unless there is some really good reason you need them firmer. The maintenance hassle of poly bushings is a drag, and I only have two of them on my Lipp strut arms. I can't imagine having to deal with a whole setup in poly. For grease, use a poly bushing grease such as http://www.polybushings.com/pages/bushinglube.html
Even so, if I go over a big off-camber dip my rear suspension makes a groaning noise.
Even so, if I go over a big off-camber dip my rear suspension makes a groaning noise.