Replacing shock mounts?
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Replacing shock mounts?
I have searched on this topic, but haven't found the specificity I'm looking for...
My car currently has 63K miles, and I am installing an Eibach Pro System Plus (springs, shocks/struts, and sway bars). I'd like to know if it's recommended that I replace the rubber shock mounts in the front and/or the spring perches in the rear, while doing this install. This car has been an NYC car for the last 62K, so it has endured some wear and tear - recently I replaced upper and lower control arms, as well as outer tie rods.
I read TruTiang's DIY on the coilover install, and it got me thinking about this...
Thanks for your input!
My car currently has 63K miles, and I am installing an Eibach Pro System Plus (springs, shocks/struts, and sway bars). I'd like to know if it's recommended that I replace the rubber shock mounts in the front and/or the spring perches in the rear, while doing this install. This car has been an NYC car for the last 62K, so it has endured some wear and tear - recently I replaced upper and lower control arms, as well as outer tie rods.
I read TruTiang's DIY on the coilover install, and it got me thinking about this...
Thanks for your input!
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I recently replaced my differential, while taking my suspension off, to change it,i did not replace the rear ones , now its making a clanking noise everytime i hit a bump , i'll say if you got the money for them, since you taking everything off, go for it!!
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LILBENZ - The only thing that keeps me sane while driving through NYC is the thought that maybe, just maaaaybe these cars are made for these streets/cobblestones in Europe...still though, I try to avoid the city. I'm actually flying down to Sarasota tomorrow, via ATL - I'll wave to ya!
Linden, I just turned 63K on my '02.
All in all, I think this comes down to a "why not" situation - If I have all the parts off already, why not, right?
Linden, I just turned 63K on my '02.
All in all, I think this comes down to a "why not" situation - If I have all the parts off already, why not, right?
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@ OP: I know splinter created a thread about replacing all of the hardware on top of his front struts a while back and he had lots of positive things to say. I imagine at the mileage that you have, that it wouldnt hurt to do. I would do it if I had an opportunity. That being said, I wish I did it when I installed my COs.
@ Linden. I am pretty sure the clunk you have in the rear does NOT involve the spring pad itself. Ive taken apart my rear suspension sooo many times and everytime I have a clunk, its usually because something is not tight enough. The most likely cause is the bolt that holds the damper to the lower control arm that has to be removed to install the springs. 30 mins under the car and you can have the noise gone
@ Linden. I am pretty sure the clunk you have in the rear does NOT involve the spring pad itself. Ive taken apart my rear suspension sooo many times and everytime I have a clunk, its usually because something is not tight enough. The most likely cause is the bolt that holds the damper to the lower control arm that has to be removed to install the springs. 30 mins under the car and you can have the noise gone
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@ OP: I know splinter created a thread about replacing all of the hardware on top of his front struts a while back and he had lots of positive things to say. I imagine at the mileage that you have, that it wouldnt hurt to do. I would do it if I had an opportunity. That being said, I wish I did it when I installed my COs.
@ Linden. I am pretty sure the clunk you have in the rear does NOT involve the spring pad itself. Ive taken apart my rear suspension sooo many times and everytime I have a clunk, its usually because something is not tight enough. The most likely cause is the bolt that holds the damper to the lower control arm that has to be removed to install the springs. 30 mins under the car and you can have the noise gone
@ Linden. I am pretty sure the clunk you have in the rear does NOT involve the spring pad itself. Ive taken apart my rear suspension sooo many times and everytime I have a clunk, its usually because something is not tight enough. The most likely cause is the bolt that holds the damper to the lower control arm that has to be removed to install the springs. 30 mins under the car and you can have the noise gone
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yeah, contact MBenzNL on the forums. Steve has all the good stuff for the coupe With enough disposable income, one could reeeeeally get themselves in trouble with all the goodies available lol
With enough disposable income, one could reeeeeally get themselves in trouble with all the goodies available lol
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