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During suspension install, what else should be replaced?

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Old Apr 20, 2007 | 06:08 AM
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During suspension install, what else should be replaced?

I have eibachs with the spring insulators on them. Illuminas ready to go in too. What else should I replace on the assemblies, front and rear? I heard boots as well if they are worn? I know this is a noob question, but I am planning to install it all tomorrow, so if anyone could let me know before parts depts close, it would be really helpful. Thank you.

Here are a few pics off of Courtesy Parts' new site, pretty damn helpful if you ask me.

Picture of front assembly:


Picture of rear assembly:
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 06:39 AM
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Here are two previous discussions, but this question comes up a lot in the 5G forum, so look around there for more:

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=489729

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=410850
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 06:45 AM
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Thank you Puppetmaster for those threads, I did search, but yeah... I suck. Anyways, based on those threads, new boots and bearings sound about right, correct? Grease accordingly, alignment after... bumpstops another story, will decide after I drive it a bit. Does that sound about right?
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 06:50 AM
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Go ahead and replace the bumpstops too. I've never done a suspension job that didn't need new ones..
On many of the OE bellows boots, the bumpstop is incorporated into the top of them, so when you replace one piece, you replace both.
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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Ordered the front bushings, and new bumpstops/boots from DaveB. Should be tuesday.
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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Wow, didn't know CP had that on their site... This'll be insanely useful when I tackle suspension replacement later on this summer. I'd recommend new bumpstops for sure. I'm planning to replace the front and rear mounts and the spring insulator (little rubber piece that slides over the spring) for the F/R.
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