#27826, "Replacing shocks--should I replace any mounting rubber?"
I'm about to replace the stock shocks on my '95 GS with some Tokiko Blues, and wondered if any of the mounting bushings, etc. as seen on the CAP below should be done at the same time? It looks like interchanging these parts are a simple swap-out during assembly, but since this has to be done by a shop, I don't want to get into any labor inten$$$ive bushing rubber replacement as I know some other parts like sway rod and control arm bushings can run into, if it's not going to make a difference in performance or reliability.
I had seen a reference to pre'95 Eclipses that--IIRC--the insulator rubber should be replaced when changing shocks, but I'm not sure of that.
#27827, "RE: Replacing shocks--should I replace any mounting rubber?" In response to Reply # 0
From the bottom:
You're going to trash 41618A, especially on a '95.
41423 is probably getting a bit old, dry, and crusty, although not essential to replace
41137 is probably a limp piece of soggy-ass rotted rubber. Replace it.
41406B has probably seen better days, and it is cheap. The same goes for 41406C.
If these fail, it is not going to be a suspension integrity issue, but they get all kinds of noisy when they fail. The sway bar end links will not want to come apart. I guarantee it.
#27829, "RE: Replacing shocks--should I replace any mounting rubber?" In response to Reply # 1
Originally posted by Ducking_Fumbass From the bottom: You're going to trash 41618A, especially on a '95. 41423 is probably getting a bit old, dry, and crusty, although not essential to replace 41137 is probably a limp piece of soggy-ass rotted rubber. Replace it. 41406B has probably seen better days, and it is cheap. The same goes for 41406C. If these fail, it is not going to be a suspension integrity issue, but they get all kinds of noisy when they fail. The sway bar end links will not want to come apart. I guarantee it. Best of luck...
Did anybody but me notice......first post, that included a searchable title, research(cap pic quote), puncutation and well just an honest to goodness question.
I know ^^^ did hence a true answered question but could you imagine a data base with "direct" titles and thought out questions. I also really think my post should be deleted at some point to ensure such a great question and answer thread isn't tainted.
But for all who are not "getting" what I'm saying, I would consider this one of the best ways to get people who know what there talking about to answer your question and for it to be able to be found by people in the future.
#27831, "RE: Replacing shocks--should I replace any mounting rubber?" In response to Reply # 1
Originally posted by Ducking_Fumbass From the bottom: You're going to trash 41618A, especially on a '95. 41423 is probably getting a bit old, dry, and crusty, although not essential to replace 41137 is probably a limp piece of soggy-ass rotted rubber. Replace it. 41406B has probably seen better days, and it is cheap. The same goes for 41406C. If these fail, it is not going to be a suspension integrity issue, but they get all kinds of noisy when they fail. The sway bar end links will not want to come apart. I guarantee it. Best of luck...
Great answer, thanks! It's exactly what I was looking for.
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