Sanity check please did I get everything I need for my suspension upgrade?

OptionZero · 03-24-2021, 02:16 PM

you want swift thrust washers for the rear springs
https://www.splparts.com/products/sw...t-washers.html

they will cut down on "creaking" or popping noises on compression

1/4atatime · 03-24-2021, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

you want swift thrust washers for the rear springs
https://www.splparts.com/products/sw...t-washers.html

they will cut down on "creaking" or popping noises on compression

I have true type rear coilovers so It's my understanding this isn't needed since it appears it's only used for divorced style shocks. Is that correct?

Rusty · 03-24-2021, 04:36 PM

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Alright alright you convinced me I'll do the front what's another few hundred at this point am I right

Are the Z1 collars still acceptable? I don't really want to get something else if those will get me most of the way there but at this point my wallet is up in flames and I'm following your lead even if it's off a cliff at this point

The Z1 collars are ok. They will still allow the bushings to flex a little. And won't transfer the noise and vibrations into the chassis.

Rusty · 03-24-2021, 04:39 PM

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Is this the part I need? https://conceptzperformance.com/spl-...34_p_63686.php

That's it. Boy did they go up in price.

Rusty · 03-24-2021, 04:40 PM

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I have true type rear coilovers so It's my understanding this isn't needed since it appears it's only used for divorced style shocks. Is that correct?

These fit the true style coilovers. Depending on the OD.

1/4atatime · 03-24-2021, 04:45 PM

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That's it. Boy did they go up in price.

How much were yours? I've only ever seen them for this price but yeah not cheap at all

1/4atatime · 03-24-2021, 04:51 PM

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These fit the true style coilovers. Depending on the OD.

I'll grab a pair of those as well how are they installed?
Also you still think the front bushings are worth the cost still?

Rusty · 03-24-2021, 04:52 PM

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How much were yours? I've only ever seen them for this price but yeah not cheap at all

I got mind back in 2013. Don't remember the price.

1/4atatime · 03-24-2021, 05:19 PM

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These fit the true style coilovers. Depending on the OD.

One more question I've picked your brain a ton so I appreciate your help. My coilovers come with radial bearings those look to do the same thing as the thrust washers is that correct?

OptionZero · 03-24-2021, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1/4atatime

I have true type rear coilovers so It's my understanding this isn't needed since it appears it's only used for divorced style shocks. Is that correct?

they can be used with both

radial bearings serve the same purpose and are more expensiv solution

1/4atatime · 03-24-2021, 05:59 PM

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they can be used with both

radial bearings serve the same purpose and are more expensiv solution

Alright then it sounds like I don't need to get the thrust washers since I ordered radial bearings when I got my coilovers built.

1/4atatime · 03-24-2021, 06:35 PM

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That's it. Boy did they go up in price.

Just ordered the bushings I should have everything now right?

Rusty · 03-24-2021, 08:17 PM

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Just ordered the bushings I should have everything now right?

Your credit card should be a molten pile of plastic by now.

1/4atatime · 03-24-2021, 08:31 PM

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Your credit card should be a molten pile of plastic by now.

I'm trying not to think of the damage. However my mind set is do it once and do it right that's why I went with SPL in the first place.

1/4atatime · 03-24-2021, 10:45 PM

I'll be sure to post pictures in my build log as I start working on it. My plan is oil change this weekend and my undertray I purchased as well (got tired of pulling the plastic tray off). Then z1 collars, sway bar, and end links next weekend. Weekend after that I'm scheduled to drop my car off for it's yearly ceramic coating maintenance and detailing and maybe my custom carbon fiber steering wheel will be in. Then the next weekend I'll do the suspension and then get it aligned. Then at some point this summer I'm planning on doing a full fluid flush, diff cover, intakes, and a tune then I think I'm done for a while.

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