replacing all suspension components, do i have all the parts i need?

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bananacream
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OK, i have a 1992 180sx. I'm replacing shocks and springs, bushings, balljoints etc....I have the shocks and springsi have the energy suspension bushing kiti have front balljoints

I know i still need rear balljoints, but other then that, what am i missing? I want ever single piece of crappy factory rubber to be out of this car and replaced with something better. Will the energy suspension kit do that for me, or do i still need a couple pieces? And the rear balljoints are from an 89 sentra front end correct? What is a good brand to go with for a strong long-lasting balljoint?

Please offer any advice or opinion on my build. I want to make sure i have everything i could possibly need. I have replaced the shocks and springs before, but have never tackled the bushings before, so this is foreign to me.

and also, what kind of 02 sensor is cost effective and reliable for the SR20det's? i need a fat one for my turbo elbow on my redtop.

Also, does anyone know what size the nut is holding the front and rear spindles on is?

thanks


bananacream
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I take it by your silence that i have everything?

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aceof07
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yea that will replace almost all your bushings except your subframe bushings. trust me, you'll be in hell for a while.

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gtd65
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Not that it's any help, but I used to live on Sask Drive back in 2003

On topic, I also just replaced the rear struts on our '95 240SX

bananacream
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why am i going to be in hell? just replacing all the bushings?

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aceof07
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they are just a pain to press in, just make sure to lube them up good and the ball joints weren't much easier. but still go for it dude, you'll love it!


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