Another project to tackle soon...this one I'll leave to the pro's.

Turns out the right ball-joint has play so I was advised to replace them (I already have entire control arms ready to go from previous owner included when I bought the car) I was also told to do the swaybar bushings while I was there as they are pretty cheap and mine are original. I'm trying to save as much as I can as this job - with proper alignment - won't be too cheap. About 5 hours, including alignment.

Is there a complete kit that I can source that covers all 6 (?) swaybar bushings? Is oem the way to go, or is there an aftermarket improvement that's a better value? I want as comfortable a ride as oem was an this isn't a track weapon so nothing radical is needed.

Any help - as always - is much appreciated!

 

I would recommend calling Travis at Rennbay. He can put a set of the bushing you need together.

FWIW, I'd say go with OE bushing for what you are looking for.

 

Who's doing your rear alignment?
No one I've called wants to touch it, and those that do want $400+.....

 

Thanx man - will do!

And the shop I use (for most jobs I can't tackle) is SCAN in North Van.. I know there is special equipment needed for rear alignment and they can do it there. I believe James quoted about 1.5 hours to get it set up. So with 2-2.5 hours for the control arms and bushings installed, it should be right around $500...hopefully

 

Well, as it's the weekend, I can't contact them so I'm wondering if this is typically what I'd need? I was under the impression that there are 6 bushings needed (from what I can recall) Is this it? At least they're cheap!

http://rennbay.com/Ball-Joints/Sway-...-Bushings.html