suspension bushings

[kariayam]

Hi guys,


1}My Fd has clunking noise at the rear when going on bad uneven roads at low speed i.e 10-40 km/h.

I'm suspecting the bushes and ball joints could be worn out.

Have any one of u guys changed the bushings/ball joints of your FD front and rear suspension system(i.e lower arm/upper arm/trailing arm/ etc.)?


Which bush is the most need to be changed( that is always wear out)?

How many bushes/what brand that u have changed and how much $$?

Which workshop did u go to install the bushes?

2}In different case,

My steering feels very very light when cruising at any speed( light throttle). But it gets more firm when more throttle is applied. is this normal for a FD? Or what could be wrong according to u guys?


Thanks

kariayam

 

[savahn]

Huh... clunking sound is too vague. Can't you just take it to Ah Choy?

There are several types of clunking sound for the rear:
1. Suspension attachment to the strut tower is loose
2. Bushing at top of suspension strut broke
3. Rear seat holders have worn out (if you have lah)
4. something hanging loose

It is very rarely the suspension arms having problems and if it is, best you have a mech check it out.

 

[phat7]

The differential bushings are very susceptible to failure. Check that.
I got the Delrin groupbuy set on the big forum couple of years ago at USD 600 i think.
Ah choy is the guy to see and he has a shop with a proper press to install them.

 

[kariayam]

Thanks for the reply guys.

Phat7,

USD600 for complete bushings? D u think Ah Choy have the stocks for all the bushings?

 

[SideWaysGrey]

I have the complete list of Super Pro bushes for FD3S with prices. Get yours inspected and let me know which u need, ill pass u the no's and you can pick em up from Super Pro's dealer in Batu Caves.

 

[kariayam]

Thanks for the info SWG,

Can I have the list for complete rear bushings?D U have any experience with the super pro? Which part do people usually use the super pro bushings? may be only at upper arms lower arms or all?

 

[SideWaysGrey]

Im yet to get mine replaced. Will replace em in the next few months in stages. Quite pricey :p

Herez the list of for rear ones.

CONTROL ARM UPPER-INNER BUSHING R SPF2678K 380.00
CONTROL ARM UPPER-INNER BUSHING (ADJ CB) SPF2679K 490.00
DIFFERENTIAL TO CROSS MEMBER BUSH R SPF2674K 250.00
SHOCK ABSORBER -LOWER BUSHING R SPF2680K 180.00
TOE CONTROL ARM-INNER BUSHING R SPF2675K 180.00
TOE CONTROL ARM-OUTER BUSHING R SPF2676K 180.00

U can get these from Kenneth TEL:603-61888917, 61866670

 

[elsm80]

Woah...super extensive....

How about the front?

 

[SideWaysGrey]

elsm,

for FC or FD ? I only got the list for FD

 

[elsm80]

FD bro... I think my links, bushes and joints are all kinda heading to RX heaven already. Time to freshen and tighten the old girl.

 

[SideWaysGrey]

here u go :

STEERING RACK & PINION MOUNT BUSH-POWER F SPF2370K 190.00
CONTROL ARM UPPER-INNER BUSHING F SPF2821K 320.00
CONTROL ARM LOWER-INNER FRONT BUSH F SPF2822K 350.00
CONTROL ARM LOWER-INNER REAR BUSH F SPF2823K 350.00

 

[elsm80]

Thanks a lot. How do we go about ordering these items? And whom usually installs them?

 

[SideWaysGrey]

Get in touch with Kenneth bro, 03-61888917, 61866670. I reckon most mechanics should be able to replace the bushes....not sure if any links require special tools to open/press out. To be safe, ah choy la bro hehe

 

[csl]

Cheaper solution will be buy total 1L of polyurethane resin grade shore A70. Remove the whole rubber bushing from the arm or link, put back the metal guide at the center of the part then pour the resin and let it cure/dry. If too stiff, then drill 4-5 small holes on the cured resin. More work but material cost is less than RM200.