Hi folks,
My 2017 is creeping up on 90k, which means it's well overdue for a new suspension. I have a set of Bilstein B14s and rear upper coil spring pads ready to go on. I'll be doing the motor mounts as well since my aftermarket ones have about 85k on 'em.
However, given the mileage of the car, I imagine that there's some other stuff down there that's worn and needs replacing, plus maybe some stuff I'm not aware of that I'll need when I'm working on it, so I wanted to check in with everyone on what needs to be - or should be - done.
I have not opened the B14s - do they need strut mounts, or do they come with their own? I will presumably need a set of front strut bolts, such as those sold by @Dialcaliper in this thread (hello!), but what else? Are there any bushings/mounts/etc I should be looking at replacing? I see that, for example, Whoosh sells bushings for the front and rear control arms, rear beam to chassis, and the steering rack. Should these be considered wear items that I should replace while I am in there?
Basically - What else do I need, or SHOULD I do, while the car is up on a lift with the suspension off? I am looking only for suspension-related suggestions (ie, nothing related to brakes, wheels, tires, etc) and for maintenance rather than upgrades (ie, "add a rear sway bar" "add a traction bar," etc are outside the scope of this question)
Cheers!
My 2017 is creeping up on 90k, which means it's well overdue for a new suspension. I have a set of Bilstein B14s and rear upper coil spring pads ready to go on. I'll be doing the motor mounts as well since my aftermarket ones have about 85k on 'em.
However, given the mileage of the car, I imagine that there's some other stuff down there that's worn and needs replacing, plus maybe some stuff I'm not aware of that I'll need when I'm working on it, so I wanted to check in with everyone on what needs to be - or should be - done.
I have not opened the B14s - do they need strut mounts, or do they come with their own? I will presumably need a set of front strut bolts, such as those sold by @Dialcaliper in this thread (hello!), but what else? Are there any bushings/mounts/etc I should be looking at replacing? I see that, for example, Whoosh sells bushings for the front and rear control arms, rear beam to chassis, and the steering rack. Should these be considered wear items that I should replace while I am in there?
Basically - What else do I need, or SHOULD I do, while the car is up on a lift with the suspension off? I am looking only for suspension-related suggestions (ie, nothing related to brakes, wheels, tires, etc) and for maintenance rather than upgrades (ie, "add a rear sway bar" "add a traction bar," etc are outside the scope of this question)
Cheers!
