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shanes14
05-05-2009, 04:41 PM
i have a s14 with 240+k miles on it and the suspension and steering feels just.. loose.

i know its time for some new stuff, but what all stuff should i replace?


i was thinkin of just getting a energy suspension full kit, i did it on a previous car and felt like a new car.



but i got an allignment and after a few weeks it went back to pulling a decent amount to the right. it also makes a clunking noise when i turn the sharp(u-turns and such) so i was wondering if i should get a new rack and pinion and things like that.

opinions?
apex
05-05-2009, 06:54 PM
get under there and check all bolts make sure they are not loose

mine was clunkin i was going to replace the rack to but it was my tension rod coming
loose went away right after that
shanes14
05-06-2009, 01:40 PM
ill check everything out.. my friend told me today that i could just get a whole suspension kit(new arms and everything) and itll be a lot easier because i wont have to press in and out the bushings, which sucks ass to do. lol.. its about twice as much money but i think it could pay off in the long run.
2fizzleforshizzle
05-09-2009, 10:20 AM
I would go with prothane or e-suspension poly bushings they help out alot!
S14DB
05-09-2009, 10:46 AM
Tie Rods and Tie rod ends.
punxva
05-09-2009, 12:25 PM
also steering rack bushings and the column bushing are probably shot, after replacing mine i noticed a big difference
redsx13
05-09-2009, 01:06 PM
1. Replace your bushings, sub frame, diff, tension rods.
2. Check your ball joints
4. Replace your shocks, you don't have to go with coil overs or anything, some ticiko's would be nice and not too pricey
5. Check/tighten your wheel bearings
6. Replace your engine/ trans mounts

these are not in any particular order
S14DB
05-09-2009, 04:31 PM
also steering rack bushings and the column bushing are probably shot, after replacing mine i noticed a big difference

He has an S14 there is no column bushing.
Bigsyke
05-09-2009, 05:56 PM
Get a set of solid subframe bushings from SPL, not the spacers. Start there.

Then At least do the ES 3pc tension rod bushings.
shanes14
05-10-2009, 10:36 AM
i have nismo suspension so its not the shocks, i just put on new tie rod ends.