I've searched the forum and didn't see anything that specifically addressed a front suspension rebuild with Tweaks, Tips, Upgrades, Tricks, or things to watch out for. My Terc4wd is starting to show it's age and I'm interested in upgrades if possible. I've already swapped out the front struts and outer tie rod ends (along with the rack and pinion bellows*boots*). I still need Ball joints, and bushings. I emailed Energy Suspension and they don't list any replacement parts in their line up. Anyone have any preference/experience with the different brands of ball joints, bushings, or bearings that are available? Part numbers and or reference would be of great help.
Thanks
Mad
P.S. My ride is an 86 DLX 5/6 speed.
Front Suspension Rebuild, Part #'s Etc.
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Re: Front Suspension Rebuild, Part #'s Etc.
Welcome to the Club! Where are you located?
I would suggest a Search; OE part numbers for front suspension bits (including the ones you've mentioned) have been posted, as well as various AM parts and sourcing.
There are also many tips/suggestions/caveats/warnings posted in the Repair Guides and Repair Questions Forums.
Pay particular attention to the posts/threads/pix on the sway bar's location in the control arm.
Tom M.
I would suggest a Search; OE part numbers for front suspension bits (including the ones you've mentioned) have been posted, as well as various AM parts and sourcing.
There are also many tips/suggestions/caveats/warnings posted in the Repair Guides and Repair Questions Forums.
Pay particular attention to the posts/threads/pix on the sway bar's location in the control arm.
Tom M.
T4WD augury?
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"Oh, do not ask, 'What is it?' Let us go and make our visit."
T.S. Eliot - "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock"
"Now and then we had a hope that, if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be pirates."
Mark Twain
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Mad_Marx
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- My tercel:: 1986DLX (K.I.A. by a Texting Driver, currently being uses as a parts car) 1986 SR5 AC, Cruise, Sunroof a.k.a. TERC II Electric Boogaloo (restoration in progress). 1984 SR5
- Location: Boise, ID
Re: Front Suspension Rebuild, Part #'s Etc.
Found this link for Terc4WD performance Bushings. Looks like they list pretty much everything you'd need for a full Polyurethane rebuild! (with pictures and part numbers) Sweeeeeet!
http://toyheadauto.com/PerformancePages ... hings.html
http://toyheadauto.com/PerformancePages ... hings.html