restoring a '94 Q45 suspension - what to do?

[artandscience]

So I've changed the upper links and tension bars. I plan to change the rubber in the front sway bar next. Other than changing the shock rubber (and probably the shocks) is there anything else to do in the front?

As far as the rear, the rubber in the rear shocks, the shocks themselves, then what? I was told the rubber bushings in the sub-frame cannot be changed out ('course these are the same chaps who told me that about the tension rods).

Can the subframe bushings be replaced? Is it worth it or necessary?

I don't have the rear sway bar. It'll cost me about $300 in kit parts from Infiniti of Scottsdale. Will it significantly improve the ride, or is more of a benefit just when I drive the car hard (which I just about never do).

thanks for the advice,Stefan

[elwesso]

So I've changed the upper links and tension bars. I plan to change the rubber in the front sway bar next. Other than changing the shock rubber (and probably the shocks) is there anything else to do in the front?

As far as the rear, the rubber in the rear shocks, the shocks themselves, then what? I was told the rubber bushings in the sub-frame cannot be changed out ('course these are the same chaps who told me that about the tension rods).

Can the subframe bushings be replaced? Is it worth it or necessary?

I don't have the rear sway bar. It'll cost me about $300 in kit parts from Infiniti of Scottsdale. Will it significantly improve the ride, or is more of a benefit just when I drive the car hard (which I just about never do).

thanks for the advice,Stefan

Really thats about all there is..... Not much in the rear... if your camber is way off in the rear you may need new rear links...

The subframe bushings are replaceable you just cant get the silicone OEM ones..... Unless theyre leaking probably not a huge need to replace...

The rear sway bar will make the ride more harsh... If you dont intend on more spirited driving dont do it.....

[DAEDALUS]

Rear camber is one of the few things that is adjustable. There are multiple link bushings back there, but the rubber is thin, so unless they're rattling, probably not much improvement to be had. Not swappable with factory parts--replace the entire link (knuckle body bushings are replaceable). Don't forget the strut isolators.