Seeking Recommendations on Suspension Parts

On Sep 6, 8:26*pm, "WindsorFox<[SS]>" >
wrote:
> wrote:
> > It's time for the Cobra to get a front-end rebuild. *Even though the
> > alignment is set right and the tires are in good shaped/balanced
> > correctly, the steering feels a little loose and there's [now] a
> > slight vibration at high speeds. *I'm thinking it probably needs tie-
> > rod ends, most likely inner, and/or maybe a new rag joint.
>
> > Anyone used any aftermarket pieces in their front ends? *Or poly
> > bushings?
>
> > Please give me some feedback on brands and materials (rubber or
> > poly).

> * *Only think I changed so far is struts. Went with adjustables, but I
> set them on super stiff and left them.

Ditto here, so far. I went with Koni adjustables -- just installed my
second set on this car. I dial the rears to soft and leave them, but
play around with the firmness of the fronts from time to time.

Patrick


> "Don't argue what you don't understand" * - *Johnny Rebel

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> On Sep 6, 8:17 am, "dwight" > wrote:
>> > wrote in message
>>
>> ...
>>
>> > It's time for the Cobra to get a front-end rebuild. Even though the
>> > alignment is set right and the tires are in good shaped/balanced
>> > correctly, the steering feels a little loose and there's [now] a
>> > slight vibration at high speeds. I'm thinking it probably needs tie-
>> > rod ends, most likely inner, and/or maybe a new rag joint.
>>
>> > Anyone used any aftermarket pieces in their front ends? Or poly
>> > bushings?
>>
>> > Please give me some feedback on brands and materials (rubber or
>> > poly).
>>
>> > Patrick
>> > '93 Cobra (w/135K on the ticker)
>>
>> WAY back when I had my suspension made over, I added the poly bushings.
>> The
>> ride was a bit harsh and unforgiving (hey, I loved it, but my passengers
>> never did). I had the subframes and lower chassis bar installed, along
>> with
>> performance struts, shocks, and springs. The entire combination was
>> ultratight.
>>
>> If I could go back, I would keep the rubber bushings. That little bit of
>> cushion makes a difference.
>
> What brand of poly and did you get any squeaking?
>
> Patrick

Wow. 10 years ago... I ordered everything from Brothers Performance in their
BBK Stage III suspension package. Polyurethane bushings were fairly generic,
as I recall. But, no, never got any squeaks.

dwight

replace rack, new rag joint, new poly control arm bushings,new ball
joints,MM caster/camber plates,could get FMS new control arms.I suggest to
not go over 225 series tires on the front,as I think steering gets worse.I
have coil overs with cheap (Monroe)struts and 225 lb springs,But would like
Koni reds at least..Might as well also do stainless brake lines (I use
earls) and they do help with modulation.Could also get some Bendix Titanium
pads,these pads stop my Van like no other!
> wrote in message
...
> It's time for the Cobra to get a front-end rebuild. Even though the
> alignment is set right and the tires are in good shaped/balanced
> correctly, the steering feels a little loose and there's [now] a
> slight vibration at high speeds. I'm thinking it probably needs tie-
> rod ends, most likely inner, and/or maybe a new rag joint.
>
> Anyone used any aftermarket pieces in their front ends? Or poly
> bushings?
>
> Please give me some feedback on brands and materials (rubber or
> poly).
>
> Patrick
> '93 Cobra (w/135K on the ticker)