gconnoyer
02-08-2012, 11:20 AM
I posted this on LS1GTO.com aswell, so if you read it there, thanks in advance.
Ok so its waaaaay past time I do this. 83k on the clock and other than replacing my endlink bushings I haven't touched anything, and I'm tired of it EATING the inside 1/2"-1" or my front tires. My car has been doing this for the fronts for the past 30k, which is kind of steering me away from using the Monroe's again.
Obvious problems
-Blown front strut on the drivers side
-Worthless strut mount/bushings
-Worthless RR Bushings
So I'm looking for some suspension guru's help or help from anyone that has reworked theirs.
I'm trying to decide on a "package". Price isn't a huge concern, as I want this fixed and only want to do the work once. With that being said, I don't have money falling out of my ass so I'm looking to keep this reasonable
Also, if you would look over these kits and make sure I don't have anything included/missing incase I'm retarded and don't know what I'm talking about.
Option 1) $817.80
-BC Racing Coilovers from Maryland Speed
-Strut Mount/Bushing Kit
-RR Bushings
-Shock Bushings
-End Link Bushings
-Tie Rod Ends
Option 2) $638 (+springs and shock bushings?) I'm not looking to lower/raise the car, so could I reuse my stock springs if the new struts don't come with them?
-KYB Struts
-Strut Mount/Bushing Kit - $160 - Marylandspeed
-Struts - $160 - Online Retailer
-RR Bushing - $190 - Marlyandspeed
-End Link Bushings - $70 - Kollar Racing
-Tie Rod End - $58 - Kollar Racing
-shock bushings - $25 - Marylandspeed - Will I need these?
Option 3) $598 (+springs and shock bushings?) I'm not looking to lower/raise the car, so could I reuse my stock springs if the new struts don't come with them?
-Monroe Sensatracs
-Strut Mount/Bushing Kit - $160 - Marylandspeed
-Struts - $120 - Online Retailer
-RR Bushing - $190 - Marlyandspeed
-End Link Bushings - $70 - Kollar Racing
-Tie Rod End - $58 - Kollar Racing
-shock bushings - $25 - Marylandspeed - Will I need these?
Option 4) $968 (+springs and shock bushings?) I'm not looking to lower/raise the car, so could I reuse my stock springs if the new struts don't come with them?
-Lovells Eliminator
-Strut Mount/Bushing Kit - $160 - Marylandspeed
-Struts - $460 - Kollar Racing
-RR Bushing - $190 - Marlyandspeed
-End Link Bushings - $70 - Kollar Racing
-Tie Rod End - $58 - Kollar Racing
-shock bushings - $25 - Marylandspeed - Will I need these?
Option 5) $958 +springs and shock bushings?) I'm not looking to lower/raise the car, so could I reuse my stock springs if the new struts don't come with them?
-Pedders GSR II
-Strut Mount/Bushing Kit - $160 - Marylandspeed
-Struts - $450 - Pedders
-RR Bushing - $190 - Marlyandspeed
-End Link Bushings - $70 - Kollar Racing
-Tie Rod End - $58 - Kollar Racing
-shock bushings - $25 - Marylandspeed - Will I need these?
I know its alot to cover and check over, but if anyone is willing to offer a little advice I'd GREATLY appreciate it.
#4 and #5 seem a little ridiculous to me seeing that I can get coilovers for almost $200 less than a regular strut/spring setup.
I'm not really limited and dead set on any of these options, so if you have anything you think I need to add/remove from here let me know.
Like the end link bushings and tie rod ends, nothing I can really see wrong with mine as of now, but I'd like to get this done in one shot.
Ok so its waaaaay past time I do this. 83k on the clock and other than replacing my endlink bushings I haven't touched anything, and I'm tired of it EATING the inside 1/2"-1" or my front tires. My car has been doing this for the fronts for the past 30k, which is kind of steering me away from using the Monroe's again.
Obvious problems
-Blown front strut on the drivers side
-Worthless strut mount/bushings
-Worthless RR Bushings
So I'm looking for some suspension guru's help or help from anyone that has reworked theirs.
I'm trying to decide on a "package". Price isn't a huge concern, as I want this fixed and only want to do the work once. With that being said, I don't have money falling out of my ass so I'm looking to keep this reasonable
Also, if you would look over these kits and make sure I don't have anything included/missing incase I'm retarded and don't know what I'm talking about.
Option 1) $817.80
-BC Racing Coilovers from Maryland Speed
-Strut Mount/Bushing Kit
-RR Bushings
-Shock Bushings
-End Link Bushings
-Tie Rod Ends
Option 2) $638 (+springs and shock bushings?) I'm not looking to lower/raise the car, so could I reuse my stock springs if the new struts don't come with them?
-KYB Struts
-Strut Mount/Bushing Kit - $160 - Marylandspeed
-Struts - $160 - Online Retailer
-RR Bushing - $190 - Marlyandspeed
-End Link Bushings - $70 - Kollar Racing
-Tie Rod End - $58 - Kollar Racing
-shock bushings - $25 - Marylandspeed - Will I need these?
Option 3) $598 (+springs and shock bushings?) I'm not looking to lower/raise the car, so could I reuse my stock springs if the new struts don't come with them?
-Monroe Sensatracs
-Strut Mount/Bushing Kit - $160 - Marylandspeed
-Struts - $120 - Online Retailer
-RR Bushing - $190 - Marlyandspeed
-End Link Bushings - $70 - Kollar Racing
-Tie Rod End - $58 - Kollar Racing
-shock bushings - $25 - Marylandspeed - Will I need these?
Option 4) $968 (+springs and shock bushings?) I'm not looking to lower/raise the car, so could I reuse my stock springs if the new struts don't come with them?
-Lovells Eliminator
-Strut Mount/Bushing Kit - $160 - Marylandspeed
-Struts - $460 - Kollar Racing
-RR Bushing - $190 - Marlyandspeed
-End Link Bushings - $70 - Kollar Racing
-Tie Rod End - $58 - Kollar Racing
-shock bushings - $25 - Marylandspeed - Will I need these?
Option 5) $958 +springs and shock bushings?) I'm not looking to lower/raise the car, so could I reuse my stock springs if the new struts don't come with them?
-Pedders GSR II
-Strut Mount/Bushing Kit - $160 - Marylandspeed
-Struts - $450 - Pedders
-RR Bushing - $190 - Marlyandspeed
-End Link Bushings - $70 - Kollar Racing
-Tie Rod End - $58 - Kollar Racing
-shock bushings - $25 - Marylandspeed - Will I need these?
I know its alot to cover and check over, but if anyone is willing to offer a little advice I'd GREATLY appreciate it.
#4 and #5 seem a little ridiculous to me seeing that I can get coilovers for almost $200 less than a regular strut/spring setup.
I'm not really limited and dead set on any of these options, so if you have anything you think I need to add/remove from here let me know.
Like the end link bushings and tie rod ends, nothing I can really see wrong with mine as of now, but I'd like to get this done in one shot.