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Old 03-23-2017, 09:23 PM
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Default Suspension refresh, bushing replacement?

So I was thinking of replacing all bushing for the control arms etc.
The car has 67k miles on it.
Does it make sense, i.e. will it make a difference?
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If you go with derlin or poly bushings or monoballs sure, if you go with OEM rubber I doubt you feel it unless the ones on there now are shagged.
Old 03-24-2017, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by DC911S
if you go with OEM rubber I doubt you feel it unless the ones on there now are shagged.
agree. especially if "shagged" = tracked. i swapped out both ends with new OEM bones and LCA's (albeit GT3 version in front) and can DEFINITELY tell the diff but the old stuff had 100+ track days included in the 60k miles.
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Originally Posted by Spiffyjiff
agree. especially if "shagged" = tracked. i swapped out both ends with new OEM bones and LCA's (albeit GT3 version in front) and can DEFINITELY tell the diff but the old stuff had 100+ track days included in the 60k miles.
Probably not much difference. 93K miles on mine and stock bushings still going strong. Unless you feel like there is significant depletion in ride (noise, firmness, etc), or if you plan to do a lot of track time, then the stock parts should be good for the foreseeable future.

If you go the monoball/poly route, though, understand that the ride quality may become stiff to the point of not being enjoyable for street use.



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