While the engine was out, I decided to upgrade the suspension. With the engine removed, access to the upper control arms is almost too easy. I completely removed the upper control arms, making it much easier to remove the strut assemblies. While the upper control arms were out of the car, I re-lubricated the upper ball joint and replaced the boots. I also replaced the lower ball joints, sway bar drop links, and tie rod ends, with new ones, while I was in there. I decided about halfway through this project that when it is done, I don't want to have to dig in and replace any of the parts that I touched while I was upgrading everything else. So I also installed a rebuilt steering rack from 928 International. I also upgraded the following:
Front
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Polyeurethane swaybar bushings
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Eibach Progressive springs
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Externally adjustable Struts
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GTS calipers with factory cast hole
rotors
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Fikse FM-10 17x9 wheels, with 255/45/17
Bridgestone SO-2 Pole Position tires
(click here to see wheel & tire)
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Rear
o Rear Swaybar Steroid
Kit
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Eibach Progressive springs
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Externally adjustable Struts
o Fikse FM-10 17x10 wheels from , with 275/45/17 Bridgestone SO-2 Pole Position tires
This was probably the most dangerous operation I have completed to date. Spring compressors demand accute attention, while following the normal safety guidelines. No-one wants to wear a spring.
