1G suspension bushings

[konicom]

Hi all,

Im in a dire need to replace bushings all around. I've done some homework but am not possitive if buying a "complete set" means really a complete set.
For example - buying this: http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=StoreMade002 - do i need anything else? What about bolts that quite possible will brake / snap since it is still the original 1992 Plymouth Laser .

Thanks

Peter

 

[Cs4g63]

That type of set will not come with bolts since bolts are non wear items. If a bolt does break than your going to have buy a new one.

 

[konicom]

That type of set will not come with bolts since bolts are non wear items. If a bolt does break than your going to have buy a new one.

thanks Cs4g63,
now is that a full set tho? all the bushings i need?

Thanks

 

[drivemusicnow]

thanks Cs4g63,
now is that a full set tho? all the bushings i need?

Thanks

First off, a warning. This is a PITA. Don't even mess with trying to press the things out as that did not work for me, even using my companies hydraulic press. Get a MAPP gas kit from home depot, and a good metal hacksaw.

Second, Yes, that would be the full set, I'd suggest picking them up from RRE as I think they have them cheaper and you could pick up some other things that you probably want as well.

Third, I would suggest replacing the ball joints at the same time.(at least do the fronts, the rears aren't as neccesary) You'd be amazed at how much the new bushings and ball joints will make your old car feel almost new again.

 

[konicom]

First off, a warning. This is a PITA. Don't even mess with trying to press the things out as that did not work for me, even using my companies hydraulic press. Get a MAPP gas kit from home depot, and a good metal hacksaw.

Second, Yes, that would be the full set, I'd suggest picking them up from RRE as I think they have them cheaper and you could pick up some other things that you probably want as well.

Third, I would suggest replacing the ball joints at the same time.(at least do the fronts, the rears aren't as neccesary) You'd be amazed at how much the new bushings and ball joints will make your old car feel almost new again.

Thanks!.... and thanks for the warning Even tho i do have all i need (i own a large machine shop ) i will have my buddie's tuning shop do it for me. I barely see my kids as it is - don't need to be crawling under my "hobby" in the evening

 

[92spoolin']

I know its a thread revival but from people that actually have done the full kits was there a big difference or moderate. While the the engine is out I wanna do some more suspension work. I was just wondering if these really made that big of a noticable difference?

 

[ryan90]

wasup man,

I noticed a nice diff in mine. But i went from decent but cheap monroe struts, to kyb gr2's, swapped the ball joints, a-arm bushings, sway bar bushings, and rear sway bar bushings. I felt the biggest difference with the ball joints (i had one that was bad) and sway bar bushings. Overall gave the whole car a more solid feel. While i had the sway bar down and a-arms off, i sanded, primed, and painted them with rustoleum.

my bushings were okay i guess, but for 60$ or so in bushings, why not? i did mine just because I was bored and had nothing to do.

FYI. Don't buy universal greasable sway bar bushings.... they don't work