135sohc
09-15-2008, 01:24 AM
Hopefully starting next month I'll be starting the rebuilding of the rear suspension on my 94 shadow 4dr. after 230k and with both spring seats on the stock axle rotting apart its time for an upgrade :)
sourced a rust free solid bar axle. will be going all polybushings for the pivots and tossing the wet noodle strength track bar in the parts pile. CSracer trackbar will take its place
while this car is only a daily driver & parts getter and I dont see replacing the 92hp paperweight anytime soon (if ever) for something a bit more peppy...
I do wish to tighten up the handling and make it more predictable. hence buying only the best and not half-a**ing it.
between the stronger axle, firmer bushings and rigid bar is that going to overpower the front suspension and give a harsh ride and/or handling ? compared to stock tuning
next question: refinishing the axle
its currently stripped bare and awaiting me deciding how to best do that ?
thinking a chemical wash, eastwood 2 part epoxy primer and chassis black brushed over that. with DIY bedliner applied to the spring seats for maximum abrasion protection and sealing against salt and other crap that will build up in there
new SS brakehoses & hard line along with cylinders, turned factory drums
de rusted and painted. backing plates stripped bare and powder coated
110%. new or better than new is my goal
sourced a rust free solid bar axle. will be going all polybushings for the pivots and tossing the wet noodle strength track bar in the parts pile. CSracer trackbar will take its place
while this car is only a daily driver & parts getter and I dont see replacing the 92hp paperweight anytime soon (if ever) for something a bit more peppy...
I do wish to tighten up the handling and make it more predictable. hence buying only the best and not half-a**ing it.
between the stronger axle, firmer bushings and rigid bar is that going to overpower the front suspension and give a harsh ride and/or handling ? compared to stock tuning
next question: refinishing the axle
its currently stripped bare and awaiting me deciding how to best do that ?
thinking a chemical wash, eastwood 2 part epoxy primer and chassis black brushed over that. with DIY bedliner applied to the spring seats for maximum abrasion protection and sealing against salt and other crap that will build up in there
new SS brakehoses & hard line along with cylinders, turned factory drums
de rusted and painted. backing plates stripped bare and powder coated
110%. new or better than new is my goal