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 its seems my suspension is in worse shape then thought
#1071870
05/24/14 02:38 AM
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while heading out mountain biking the other day i hits pretty rough washboard and pot holes and realized my suspension is in worse shape then i thought. as we speak i have a 4 kyb shocks sitting in the garage and am a pay check or two from ordering a set one springs. i think this will help and plan to do they ball joints and tie rods as well. i would really like to replace all the bushings but cants find a kit. i know i can get the the ones for the control arms from rock auto but finding the rest seems to be a challenge, any help would be awesome.
1990 5sp lwb 274,000 miles 80,000 on new motor
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Re: its seems my suspension is in worse shape then thought
[Re: 1morebike]
#1071871
05/25/14 01:55 AM
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Body Damage is Cool
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I went for the whole UCAs in both my '92 and '93
- '83 Might Max: IG @83mmax
- '88 Raider: my OG
- '89 Raider: rescued
- '92 RS M/T: sold
- '93 SR: sent to crusher
- '05 Montero LTD: sold
- '18 PHEV: wife's daily
- '14 OL GT
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Re: its seems my suspension is in worse shape then thought
[Re: 1morebike]
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05/25/14 05:05 AM
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Joined: May 2012
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I searched for awhile and never found a kit. You can probably build your own kit out of poly bushings. i think most parts stores have a decent selection. I went with oem rubber. the stealer made up a kit and "bulk" price. don't remember what i paid, but i was pretty happy about it.
90 LWB - Not your average bear
"You are what you are, and you ain't what you ain't." - John Prine
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Re: its seems my suspension is in worse shape then thought
[Re: plh]
#1071873
05/25/14 05:46 AM
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I went for the whole UCAs in both my '92 and '93 been thinking about that myself
1990 5sp lwb 274,000 miles 80,000 on new motor
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Re: its seems my suspension is in worse shape then thought
[Re: 1morebike]
#1071874
05/25/14 07:07 AM
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Joined: May 2012
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Gen 2 UCA's mean you can bolt in a new ball joint when the time comes.
Last edited by Mongo; 05/25/14 07:17 AM.
90 LWB - Not your average bear
"You are what you are, and you ain't what you ain't." - John Prine
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Re: its seems my suspension is in worse shape then thought
[Re: Oso]
#1071875
05/25/14 06:49 PM
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Gen 2 UCA's mean you can bolt in a new ball joint when the time comes. so will they bolt right in? what about the lowers?
1990 5sp lwb 274,000 miles 80,000 on new motor
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Re: its seems my suspension is in worse shape then thought
[Re: 1morebike]
#1071876
05/25/14 06:55 PM
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Uppers should just bolt right in, although I've never done it. Don't think the lowers do.
As to the lowers, there's one bushing in the arm and it's "relatively" easy to change out. The other one (the rear bushing, lower arm) is mounted in the frame. It's not easy to change out and may not even need it, so inspect carefully before committing to tackle it.
John B.
'87 Raider 2.6 Turbo Auto, Under Construction
'95 Montero SR, 35x12.5/15 BFG M/T KM-2's, Rock sliders, Qtr panel chop, gas tank lift, 2" BL, Aisins, 5.29s
'95 Pajero Mini
'98 Montero Winter Ed.
'04 Cadillac XLR
'03 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
'60 Ford Falcon 4Dr
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Re: its seems my suspension is in worse shape then thought
[Re: JohnnyBfromPeoria]
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05/25/14 11:16 PM
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IIRC the lowers will take a different shock - just something else to consider. I think Justice swapped to Gen 2 lowers on his rig - maybe try searching him for more info.
Another thing you'll need with the UCA's are longer bolts. And there is a correct orientation for the the UCA as well. I think the thinner side faces inward, but I could be wrong. Be sure you find this info before you go for the new alignment.
90 LWB - Not your average bear
"You are what you are, and you ain't what you ain't." - John Prine
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Re: its seems my suspension is in worse shape then thought
[Re: Oso]
#1071878
05/26/14 03:23 AM
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IIRC the lowers will take a different shock - just something else to consider. I think Justice swapped to Gen 2 lowers on his rig - maybe try searching him for more info.
Another thing you'll need with the UCA's are longer bolts. And there is a correct orientation for the the UCA as well. I think the thinner side faces inward, but I could be wrong. Be sure you find this info before you go for the new alignment. so do i just buy some uca for lets say 1992? once they are replaced to top ball joint will be bolt in while the lower will be press in? is there any other rear advantage to going with gen 2 ones
1990 5sp lwb 274,000 miles 80,000 on new motor
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Re: its seems my suspension is in worse shape then thought
[Re: plh]
#1071879
05/26/14 04:50 AM
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Roll Me Over
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I have gen 2 uppers lowers spindles and torsion bars in my 89 all bolt on
89 2 dr turbo diesel
89/88 "Backwoods sas"
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