What all do i need for a suspension replacement

[S7rfullthrottle]

Hey everybody i had a quick question, my car has 161,000 miles ( i drive a lot) they are all highway miles.....regardless i desperately need to change them seeing as how they are stock....so far i have shocks, struts, coil springs, and and the mounts......i know there is more to a suspension but being on a tight budget im not about to spend a lot more so do you think just changing them out with oem replacements will suffice.....and autozone has monroe and gabriel (sp) what do you guys think about those?

Thanks

[verSat1l3]

Did you buy new springs? Why not just reuse the old ones? You have the top mount for the shocks right? Have you looked at your TC rods to see if the bushings are shot? That can cause lots of wheel wobble, especially when braking. Also, how are your control arm bushings? They can wear out and cause "clunking." Sway bar bushings are also something to look at if you've got body roll in the turns.

You need to read more and inspect your components individually for wear. Read the factory service manual or look at the diagrams of your suspension on courtesyparts.com

[S7rfullthrottle]

i was told that springs tend to go out too.....and at 161,000 miles i would imagine they are shot....i will take a look at everything else you mentioned and let you know

Thanks man

[numbnuts240]

if all you're planning on doing is using the car as a dd, then yes, oem replacements will be fine. just make sure to get an alignment once you're done installing everything.

[blacksrjdm]

Monroe and Gabriel are decent names. Much cheaper than stock and reliable for daily driving. If you plan on doing any sort of racing with this, then this would be the perfect opportunity for upgrade. If just replacing to keep stock then a bushing kit would be a good idea, and polyurathane lasts alot longer than rubber, so, get a set of bushings. Make sure to check the subframe bushings, fr. and rr. Steering rack bushings, upper and lower front and rear control arm bushings. The sway bar bushings and end links, I could be here all day. Just make sure to check every last bushing and rubber insulator in the suspension. Replace as nessesary and it will feel great.

If upgrading, check out enjuku.com to get an idea of what is available. Good luck and like numbnuts says get an alignment when your all through.

[S7rfullthrottle]

i was looking on Autozones website for some parts and i came up with a total of roughly $760.00

Springs (Front) - $97.99 Springs (Rear) - $126.99 Shock/Strut - (Front Right) - $63.99 Shock/Strut - (Front Left) - $63.99 Shock/Strut - (Rear Right) - $61.99 Shock / Strut - (Rear Left) - $64.99 Strut Mount - (Front Right) - $63.99 Strut Mount - (Front Left) - $75.99 Strut Mount - (Rear) - $69.99 each

........these are their lowest prices.....so wouldnt it be better for me to just get an upgrade.....and no i dont intend on racing with this one its my dd

Thanks Everyone you guys have been a HUGE help :-)

[chaosli]

dun get auto zone stuff they will blow in 6 months my father had them on his cars i never want to use them again but he dun want to buy good stuff.

if you want oem goodness get KYB black ones they are oem spec they should be around 100 shop price

get set if bushing RS-R or Energy both r good around 130 on ebay and other sites

you could get some lowering springs to make the ride look nice and handle better

thats what you should do on budget dun get Monroe and Gabriel you will need to replace them offten

i forgot a set of tie rods will make the ride much better if yours is worn