Supporting Mods for Coilovers (Preventative Maintenance)
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Supporting Mods for Coilovers (Preventative Maintenance)
In a few months I plan on putting the BC Racing Coils on my 09' G37x w/ ~135k miles.
I also have Hotchkiss sways to put on the same day.
I plan to drop the height approx ~1" and add 19" wheels eventually. (Currently 18" OEMs)
Any suggestions on supporting/surrounding suspension mods I should replace at the same time for preventative measures or even future proofing?
I also have Hotchkiss sways to put on the same day.
I plan to drop the height approx ~1" and add 19" wheels eventually. (Currently 18" OEMs)
Any suggestions on supporting/surrounding suspension mods I should replace at the same time for preventative measures or even future proofing?
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Depends how in depth you want to get with it. I've been re-working my suspension, moving to coilovers. My car has been through a few winters when it was my daily driver so I'm replacing most of the nuts and bolts since they've acquired some rust and wear along the way as its not the first time I've made changes. I've also upgraded to SPL FUCA's, SPL endlinks, SPL rear camber arms, SPC Toe bolts, and also, more out of necessity will be putting in SPL rear knuckle shock (sorry Slarti, SPL's word not mine) mount bushings. Apparently the rear dampers are prone to having the bolt that links it to the knuckle to freeze to the bushing...despite impact, penetrating fluid, and heat its not coming out, so I plan to cut the bolt, pull the damper, and press out the old bushing. If you have any aspirations of dropping more than an inch camber arms and toe bolts for the rear and FUCA's are a smart choice to maintain good alignment. There a few different brands to choose from with varying ranges in price.
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Depends how in depth you want to get with it. I've been re-working my suspension, moving to coilovers. My car has been through a few winters when it was my daily driver so I'm replacing most of the nuts and bolts since they've acquired some rust and wear along the way as its not the first time I've made changes. I've also upgraded to SPL FUCA's, SPL endlinks, SPL rear camber arms, SPC Toe bolts, and also, more out of necessity will be putting in SPL rear knuckle shock (sorry Slarti, SPL's word not mine) mount bushings. Apparently the rear dampers are prone to having the bolt that links it to the knuckle to freeze to the bushing...despite impact, penetrating fluid, and heat its not coming out, so I plan to cut the bolt, pull the damper, and press out the old bushing. If you have any aspirations of dropping more than an inch camber arms and toe bolts for the rear and FUCA's are a smart choice to maintain good alignment. There a few different brands to choose from with varying ranges in price.
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