So I am working on gathering the necessary pieces for my suspension build. So far I have a Perrin 19mm RSB and a set of HSport LCAs.

I think my plan is to do a BC Racing/Swift Spring coilover package. From there I am considering upgrading the endlinks as they appear to be pretty mundane.


The one thing I am really not sure about is bushings. It appears that the front LCA bushings a popular swap, seems getting the Powerflex pre-pressed in from WMW is the best route. But, after that, Im not sure.

What are some other bushings to consider that are DIY and dont really require a press to remove/install?

 

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I had a thread going for my coilover setup and what people recommend, not a ton of replies. What I ended up doing was just calling Way Motor Works. He is always super helpful and very honest about what you should do depending on what you want to accomplish. Also where you'd be ordering the pre-pressed in powerflex bushing anyways.



EDIT: It is a big investment, but I highly recommend replacing the upper and lower rear control arms with adjustable/beefier ones. I went with the H-sport ones months ago before doing any other suspension stuff and it made a HUGE difference. Only took about an hour to install too if I remember correctly. With jack stands and whatnot.

Plus I'd probably do the rear swaybar bushings if your new swaybar didn't already come with them.

 

I had the front control arm bushings and front sway bar bushings replaced with poly. Made a difference, but not huge. What made a tremendous difference was replacing with poly the "void fillers" in the rear trailing arm bushings. Doing so really helped locate the rear wheels both laterally and longitudinally in hard cornering and braking and made the rear end much less twitchy. I highly recommend them. I also put in poly bushings at the top of the rear dampers (Koni yellows) and around my new sway bar (solid 22mm).

 

i am also thinking of using poly bushing for rear upper mount bushing with my Konis. did you get noticeably more vibration? thx, A

 

No, no increase in vibration whatsoever with the poly top mounts. With several thousand miles on this suspension now, I have no regrets. The ride height isn't a problem, nor is the stiffness of the setup, although I'll always trade away comfort for handling given the choice.