I need some Installation help/advice.....

[turbodsm18]

Alright, So i just ordered the energy suspension master bushings kit, eibach prokit springs, tokico illuminas shocks, new rims and tires.....

My original plan was to install the springs/struts/bushings kit all at once then get the car aligned...Im thinking now that maybe I should wait until the wheels and tires get here and put those on also so I only have to get one alignment..

Ok, but on to my question.....I going to attempt to install the bushings kit in my garage. I will be using the torch/cut the metal ring method. Lets say I have to completely remove a couple parts from car to install the bushings. Am I gonna have a hard time getting things to line up during the re-installation????

Also, what are some things I need to be careful with and look for when I am doing this process.

Also, Im gonna make a rear camber kit(bolt/washer method) and I am gonna try and run with out a front camber kit...The car is a daily driver and weekend warrior with a bit of track use, Will not having a front camber kit create some problems?????

 

[Strm Trpr]

I did the master bushing set on a GST and know my GSX but I did prothanes.
You will not have a problem getting things to line up during reinstallation.

I used a vise, a universal ball joint press/u-joint press, an assorment of sockets to press the rubber and outer metal sleeve out of the parts and a 1/2" impact gun to drive the ball joint press.

I had to cut the rubber out of the lateral arms inner most bushing and then cut the sleeve cause I didn't have the right diameter socket.
Rear trailing arm, same thing.

The rear lower control arm bushing that is in the knuckle is a PITA but if you have a torch, then by all means, burn away...

I have experience, so feel free to PM me up if you run into a bind.

 

[jtmcinder]

1. Wheels and tires have no effect on alignment, so there's no reason to wait.

2. You should be a bit clearer about what you mean by 'weekend warrior' and 'track.' If you are talking about drag-racing, you might want to reduce front camber, because you have WWD. If you are talking about autocrossing, you'll actually soon want more camber. For road-racing, it'll be just about right.

- Jtoby

 

[turbodsm18]

I did the master bushing set on a GST and know my GSX but I did prothanes.
You will not have a problem getting things to line up during reinstallation.

I used a vise, a universal ball joint press/u-joint press, an assorment of sockets to press the rubber and outer metal sleeve out of the parts and a 1/2" impact gun to drive the ball joint press.

I had to cut the rubber out of the lateral arms inner most bushing and then cut the sleeve cause I didn't have the right diameter socket.
Rear trailing arm, same thing.

The rear lower control arm bushing that is in the knuckle is a PITA but if you have a torch, then by all means, burn away...

I have experience, so feel free to PM me up if you run into a bind.

Awesome, thanks for the advice and I probably will pm you sometime...

1. Wheels and tires have no effect on alignment, so there's no reason to wait.

2. You should be a bit clearer about what you mean by 'weekend warrior' and 'track.' If you are talking about drag-racing, you might want to reduce front camber, because you have WWD. If you are talking about autocrossing, you'll actually soon want more camber. For road-racing, it'll be just about right.

- Jtoby

The car is my daily driver but every so often I take her out and have some fun, mostly highway. I do take the car to track also but I dont autocross....