Hoping for bushing replacment advice.

[BuckeyeFan]

Before I get into a situation where I am wasting Dan’s time, I was hoping for some advice from the community. I have baselined the big girl’s fluids, and I’d like to do the same to most of the suspension. I plan on replacing the springs/shocks/steering damper. I’m thinking that the bushings are past their prime (177k in southern climate), but it seems like I could replace them until I was out of money and still not finish. Which would you recommend replacing to maximize the payback, in particular any that might be more accessible as the springs/shocks get changed? The ride wallows some, and the steering requires a little anticipation. I think I will go with Toyota parts, although the OME stock kit is still in contention. It is my DD.

[knorrena]

I have been considering the same thing.

[anderaa13]

If oem bushings are too expensive you might check out the blue ones that slee sells.

[BuckeyeFan]

Originally Posted by anderaa13

If oem bushings are too expensive you might check out the blue ones that slee sells.

I was considering that, I had polyurethane sway bar bushings on another car and the squeaking if I didn't keep them greased annoyed me. I think Slee's are polyester, right? How are they? Change the ride at all?

[anderaa13]

I don't know. I only have the caster correction ones. I'm sure slee could tell you if you would notice a difference in harshness or noise.

Aaron

[Nay]

The Slee blues shouldn't squeak, they are a swingarm mount design unlike a swaybar bushing.

I'd replace springs/shocks (and I'd do the OME, personally) and then see if you need bushings. You probably don't.