Redoing rear suspension.
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Redoing rear suspension.
I haven't really ever done anything to the rear other than shocks and springs.
Whats recommended to replace and can someone post part numbers for the bushings and anything else that goes bad please.
Thanks in advance.
Whats recommended to replace and can someone post part numbers for the bushings and anything else that goes bad please.
Thanks in advance.
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Info from the EPC for the rear suspension
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Tried adding these two file to the previous post. Can't do so here's the follow up
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this is what i'm in dire need of, as well. the rear of my car wiggles all over the road when I accelerate. I know I need all new bushings back there, as well as shocks
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I would also check the rear sub-frame. The big bushes x4 do wear out and perhaps this is also a cause for the rear wiggle.
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If i wasnt swapping to a full K-MAC set in the rear id have left them alone.
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I havn't touched mine even if I have a full spare set...
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I can only presume mine are dead because of the fact that a crash sent the left side of my car 6 feet into the air, to come crashing back down onto the road!
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Oups, perhaps or not. I would have worries for a bent frame... 
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I ended up fixing it but some things I never chased down due to not driving it very often. I've only put 3k miles on it since my 55 swap!
My mechanic did say my subframe could be warped, but I'm going to do the bushings first because they are the weak point. If that doesn't fix the wiggle, I'll go with the subframe itself
Is it the same subframe as standard w202?
I ended up fixing it but some things I never chased down due to not driving it very often. I've only put 3k miles on it since my 55 swap!
My mechanic did say my subframe could be warped, but I'm going to do the bushings first because they are the weak point. If that doesn't fix the wiggle, I'll go with the subframe itself
Is it the same subframe as standard w202?
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I think it is the same for all W202s but need to check in the EPC
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These ‘12’ rear bushings (plus the 4 bushings supplied with the rear adjuster kit) makes for a complete bush upgrade.
Result is noticeably improved rear suspension location against unwanted flex/twitching especially when applying power to lane change/overtake.
K-MAC has been manufacturing aftermarket bushings for over 50 years and they incorporate all the proven features needed for performance and extended bush life.
The front Camber and Caster kit replaces at the same time the 4 highest wearing bushings. Again they are precise single wrench adjustable and provide 2 axis movement without the OEM oil and air voids. Result is improved brake and steering response.
Rear ‘12’ link bush kit #501528K $480
Rear Camber (and extra Toe) kit #502026H $320
Front Camber and Caster kit #502016 $380
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Yup, that's what I have for front and rear but never got down installing them.
Could be a next winter project.
Could be a next winter project.
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Besides manufacturing (single wrench adjustable) Front Camber and Caster and Rear Camber (with extra Toe) bushing kits, we also produce uprated rear bush kits for the “6 multi link arms”.
These ‘12’ rear bushings (plus the 4 bushings supplied with the rear adjuster kit) makes for a complete bush upgrade.
Result is noticeably improved rear suspension location against unwanted flex/twitching especially when applying power to lane change/overtake.
K-MAC has been manufacturing aftermarket bushings for over 50 years and they incorporate all the proven features needed for performance and extended bush life.
The front Camber and Caster kit replaces at the same time the 4 highest wearing bushings. Again they are precise single wrench adjustable and provide 2 axis movement without the OEM oil and air voids. Result is improved brake and steering response.
Rear ‘12’ link bush kit #501528K $480
Rear Camber (and extra Toe) kit #502026H $320
Front Camber and Caster kit #502016 $380
Attachment 350868Attachment 350869Attachment 350870
These ‘12’ rear bushings (plus the 4 bushings supplied with the rear adjuster kit) makes for a complete bush upgrade.
Result is noticeably improved rear suspension location against unwanted flex/twitching especially when applying power to lane change/overtake.
K-MAC has been manufacturing aftermarket bushings for over 50 years and they incorporate all the proven features needed for performance and extended bush life.
The front Camber and Caster kit replaces at the same time the 4 highest wearing bushings. Again they are precise single wrench adjustable and provide 2 axis movement without the OEM oil and air voids. Result is improved brake and steering response.
Rear ‘12’ link bush kit #501528K $480
Rear Camber (and extra Toe) kit #502026H $320
Front Camber and Caster kit #502016 $380
Attachment 350868Attachment 350869Attachment 350870
Theyre a good quality set
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The kit comes with all the tool necessary, at least I have everything.
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