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pvtdynamite
09-21-2014, 10:22 PM
:2f2f::2f2f:Hey everyone! Workin on a full resto/mod build of Darla (my s13 hatch... 93 for those that care). I'm currently stitch/seam welding EVERYTHING. After that I will be working on suspension on a tight budget. I plan on mostly drivin' her on the street so I'm lookin' for maximum GRIP
I have chopped and welded knuckles with 5 lug conversion and z32 brake kit. I also have polyurethane bushings and aftermarket coilovers (I don't wanna say what brand because I don't want u to hate me).
I plan on boxing my LCAs and build my own nismo power brace. I will also be installing a strut tower rod.
My front suspension is in pretty good condition so I have the "if it ain't broke don't "replace" it mentality." The only thing is my end link bushings are fucked.
My question to you is... Should I replace the bushings (if so, factory or polyurethane? Or should I replace the whole end links ( if so what brand?) I would really like to hear from people that have experience with aftermarket set ups but all opinions are welcome... Thanks guys and gals!... Here's a pic of Darla as she sits

Drifting Kalamari
09-21-2014, 11:02 PM
If you are using the stock bar, don't worry about upgrading the endlinks. Get new OEM and poly bushings (they are cheap).

Get adjustable end links if you get aftermarket sway bar with the extra holes for adjustment.

GL, and can't wait to see more!

pvtdynamite
09-22-2014, 06:19 AM
Thanks... I'll probably get polyurethane bushings then... There's nothing wrong with the factory bar so no point in replacing it. I was already content with the way it handled. With all the other mods I'm doing, I don't see the point in in upgrading sway bars. I should see a considerable difference over how it was when I disassembled it (completely factory)

jr_ss
09-22-2014, 09:43 AM
Anything that removes slop is an upgrade, especially on your old ass car.

pvtdynamite
09-22-2014, 10:10 AM
Thanks kalamari... I'll be posting pics as I go along. I'll also do a build thread when I'm done

seagrasser
10-01-2014, 12:50 PM
If you don't have a rear sway bar, that is where I would invest. As others have said, if you aren't upgrading the front sway bar, factory link is fine. Go poly and call it a day.