acecadillac Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 I can't wait to try out my STS with the new Struts, shock and springs. I have gotten the old parts off and no bolts broke. Unlike when I work on my Honda. I break a bolt every time. Anyway, while the car is sitting naked with no suspension in my drive way, is there any bushings etc... that I should change at the same time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 The front strut mounts (#4) and stabilizer bar bushings. If you feel energetic, you could do the strut rod bushings. What struts did you go with? Don't forget to get an alignment. Ignore #11 in this picture, its the lower control arm bushing and the picture was for something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OynxSTS Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 I would also smear a generous amout of grease on the inside of the stabilizer bar bushings... Mine used to squeak something nasty... Easin' down the highway in a new Cadillac, I had a fine fox in front, I had three more in the back ZZTOP, I'm Bad I'm Nationwide Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 I would also smear a generous amout of grease on the inside of the stabilizer bar bushings... Mine used to squeak something nasty... use silicone grease, petroleum based grease tends to swell rubber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OynxSTS Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Good tip! Easin' down the highway in a new Cadillac, I had a fine fox in front, I had three more in the back ZZTOP, I'm Bad I'm Nationwide Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acecadillac Posted August 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Thanks. Great advice. I went with Strut Masters for $375.00 for all four. 4 Days to Ottawa, Canada. I was supprised the rears were coil overs, but I guess I won't have any issue with the Eibach lowering springs. The strut mounts look a little rusty with salt residue on the top so it definately makes sense to change them. Does anyone have torque specs for installing struts and shocks? The instructions did not include these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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