so to get all the bushings out, what did you do? jut chizzle it out and/or blow torch it? and to put new ones in, you just use the vice grip to press it in?
few more q’s
what bushings did you use, energry suspension?
and to replace the front lower control arm ball joint or whatever it is, you can just replace the ball joint like the rear ones or u have to get a whole new LCA?
the one on my S13 is so screwed, it jerks the car soo much when turning left especially on highways, i thought it was the hicas helping out, but…no.
I burned the rubber bushings and then tapped out the metal centers. Then, with the torches, I cut the metal sleeves out of the multi-link. The manual suggests that you use a hacksaw to cut the sleeves.
Then, I used a bolt setup to press/pull the new bushings into place.
Yup.
Yes, front lower ball joints are easily availble and easily replaced.
To add to Sock’s comments, dont worry about pressing the bushings in, just cut them in half with a sharp KNIFE (not a saw or anything that will remove material) and you can do it with your hands and no tools easily.
it makes me sad knowing that ill be doing this all winter this yr. my rails are worce then urs if thats possible… most of the parts im guna try to make myslef on the laith or what not. see how far this goes… thankfully i have a full new front drivers side frame rail. but i pulled the gas tank out and the back of the rails are that bad to. shit. anyhow good job with what ur doing and expect to hear from me alot this winter!!
This will probably be the last update for a while since college is occupying most of my time. I expect I will get some work done this winter, but it won’t be at the rate I was doing it during the summer.
Wheels somewhat on.
For the first time since March, the car is off jackstands.
Hmm… that’s kind of low. Top of roofline measures 46.5 inches.
Holy this is my first time actually lookin through this thread thats hell of alot of work much props and dedication
Hi FIVE
when i seen a little rust on my s14 i felt like giving up my project and gettin a new car now i think im just gonna fix it, its nothing compared to your rusts lol
