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Hawd
11-30-2003, 09:46 PM
Ok a few weeks ago I curbed wheel because i was changing a cd and going up an on ramp at the same time, so i wasn't really paying attention and bam curbed my wheel :\ . Yes i know it was stupid don't need people to tell me how dumb I am for doing that. So I decided to just wait to get an alignment after I get my kyb's and eibach springs in. So I decided to jack my car up and just look around so see if i spot anything out of the ordinary. And I see this

http://home.socal.rr.com/rza/trod.jpg

from what my newb research tells me, The t/c rod bushing is cracked. And thats why my car feels like crap on the freeway.
So right now im deciding on buying the s14 tension rods from spl parts And replacing both of them at the same time put in my shocks and springs etc...

The main question is: is it dangerous to drive around with a cracked bushing? Im just concerned because this is my daily driver and I'm going to have to wait till the part comes in to do any work. I'm assuming that it is ok, because i've been doing this for the past few weeks.

Thanks in advance, any input/feedback is appreciated.

mbmbmb23
11-30-2003, 10:15 PM
It's not that dangerous, but if you dont take the time to get a "feel" for how your car handles now....then you could get in some trouble. Basically, dont drive hard until you get it fixed. I have bad TC bushings in my car...and a blown left front strut...and I've learned to baby my car's handling for now until I buy the AGX to use with the Sportlines I already have.



-m

russian
11-30-2003, 10:47 PM
its not dangerous, but feels real mushy and shitty response for turning. but go ahead and order kazama t/c's, thats what i got.:D

Flybert
12-01-2003, 12:57 AM
You can still drive your car hard with messed up bushings. Your car will just respond worse and your alignment will change very slightly in the turns. You might also hear a knock noise when you are backing up and turning. It's no big deal. Mostly everybody on here that doesn't have aftermarket T/C and Tie Rods have cracked bushings and boots because of the age of the car.

holisticbeatz
12-01-2003, 01:28 AM
Looking at that picture, it would appear that you've been driving your car with a cracked tension rod bushing for quite some time.