blueviol Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Hi all, I just replaced the front lower and upper control arm bushings with ones from Daizen. IT feels great, no more vibration through steering wheel at high speed cruising. Now I feel like doing it for the rear as well, and changing the whole spring/shock for the front and rear. I am looking at Eibach Pro Kit and Tanabe for spring and KYB GR2 for shocks. Would lowering the springs about 0.5-1 inch work in conjunction with regular-spec shocks like GR2? Or should I just go stock springs with stock-spec shocks? Please share your experience. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fooldall Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Hi all, I just replaced the front lower and upper control arm bushings with ones from Daizen. IT feels great, no more vibration through steering wheel at high speed cruising. Now I feel like doing it for the rear as well, and changing the whole spring/shock for the front and rear. I am looking at Eibach Pro Kit and Tanabe for spring and KYB GR2 for shocks. Would lowering the springs about 0.5-1 inch work in conjunction with regular-spec shocks like GR2? Or should I just go stock springs with stock-spec shocks? Please share your experience. Thanks. How much did the control arm bushings set you back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueviol Posted May 27, 2006 Author Share Posted May 27, 2006 I got the bushing set from tmengineering.net. It is Daizen and costs $250 ~ $300 for front fitment, I forget the exact. The labor is quite a bit, since I had them for both upper and lower, costing around $400. I am now trying to change the shocks and springs, and I wonder what the damage will be this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzz30 Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 oem shocks dont cost much...maybe 300 bucks for all 4 corners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMAN1113 Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 I put a full set of Tokico HP- "Blues" on my '93 SC400 about two years ago. I love em. There are always sets for sale on EBAY... thats where I purchased mine. I just checked and they have a full set on right now (EBAY item #8067907565). At first I was afraid that they were too stiff, but after about a week they broke in beautifully. My cornering, breaking and over-all stability have greatly improved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF3 Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Hi all, I just replaced the front lower and upper control arm bushings with ones from Daizen. IT feels great, no more vibration through steering wheel at high speed cruising. Now I feel like doing it for the rear as well, and changing the whole spring/shock for the front and rear. I am looking at Eibach Pro Kit and Tanabe for spring and KYB GR2 for shocks. Would lowering the springs about 0.5-1 inch work in conjunction with regular-spec shocks like GR2? Or should I just go stock springs with stock-spec shocks? Please share your experience. Thanks. Does your Control Arm bushings squeek in cold weather? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueviol Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 Well, I just replaced the bushings in May, so I wouldn't know the cold weather thing yet. I hope it doesn't make too much sqeeking sound though. Hi all, I just replaced the front lower and upper control arm bushings with ones from Daizen. IT feels great, no more vibration through steering wheel at high speed cruising. Now I feel like doing it for the rear as well, and changing the whole spring/shock for the front and rear. I am looking at Eibach Pro Kit and Tanabe for spring and KYB GR2 for shocks. Would lowering the springs about 0.5-1 inch work in conjunction with regular-spec shocks like GR2? Or should I just go stock springs with stock-spec shocks? Please share your experience. Thanks. Does your Control Arm bushings squeek in cold weather? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzz30 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 just checked at the dealer. the price of the shock have gone up since i bought mine. they are over 400 for all 4 corners now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueviol Posted June 28, 2006 Author Share Posted June 28, 2006 Thanks jzz30! I recently swapped the stock ones with a set of Tanabe NF210 which lowered my car about 1 inch all around. Though the ride became a bit harsh around bumps, I kinda like it overall. just checked at the dealer. the price of the shock have gone up since i bought mine. they are over 400 for all 4 corners now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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