Suspension & Brakes Springs | Shocks | Handling | Rotors

45,700 miles and suspension parts??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-25-2004, 02:38 PM
  #1  
TECH Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
jlashley2001ss's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: graham nc
Posts: 1,377
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default 45,700 miles and suspension parts??

my SS has abot 45,700 miles on her and just wonderin if i should be looking at replacing any of the front end suspension parts (sway bar, bushings, endlinks, etc.) from wear and tear?? i feel like, and hear noises, that makes me feel like i probably should replace some suspension parts up front.

just wanting some info on this. TIA
Old 07-25-2004, 05:30 PM
  #2  
TECH Addict
 
ZaneO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Posts: 2,375
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

It probably wouldn't hurt to replace the shocks, but nothing can be told for sure without visually inspecting everything in question.

I have 95k on all my factory bushings without too many problems. Shocks are a totally different story though.
Old 07-25-2004, 06:04 PM
  #3  
TECH Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
jlashley2001ss's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: graham nc
Posts: 1,377
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

shocks?? any other opinions
Old 07-25-2004, 07:32 PM
  #4  
Launching!
 
John95Z28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Regina, SK
Posts: 271
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Bushings are relatively cheap to replace. Even if they're not completely worn out, new rubber bushings should 'tighten up' your suspension a bit
Old 07-25-2004, 09:06 PM
  #5  
TECH Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (5)
 
jlashley2001ss's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: graham nc
Posts: 1,377
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

ok any other replies are welcome
Old 07-25-2004, 09:25 PM
  #6  
TECH Enthusiast
 
2w0s060's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 579
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Try shocks, you will be amazed by the difference
Old 07-25-2004, 09:36 PM
  #7  
TECH Addict
 
Racehead's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: LaConner WA
Posts: 2,662
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

Well other than to say the stock shocks should be replaced as soon as you buy the car, nobody here can really tell you what parts are worn in your car. Take it to a mechanic you trust and have it checked out if your not comfortable doing it yourself. If it's making funny noises then you do have some sort of problem ?




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:41 AM.