mrn65
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Post by mrn65 on Aug 9, 2016 10:49:25 GMT -6
Afternoon members, any of you had the pleasure of having to replace these items on your "2nd Gen Rora" yet??. If so can you hit me up and share ur experience with me.... THANKS In Advance.
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tigger
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Post by tigger on Aug 10, 2016 1:09:06 GMT -6
Yeah, we only have lower control arms.
Anyway, I kinda cheated when replacing the bushings on mine. It needed a lot of other things as well. Ended up buying one of the "kits" from RA. Two control arms with new bushings and ball joints, tie rods and ends, and sway bar end links. Fairly simple job in the driveway...
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Post by sall on Aug 10, 2016 6:20:31 GMT -6
Right , 98+ is a breeze with new control arms available for decent prices.
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mrn65
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Post by mrn65 on Aug 10, 2016 16:09:30 GMT -6
Yeah, we only have lower control arms. Anyway, I kinda cheated when replacing the bushings on mine. It needed a lot of other things as well. Ended up buying one of the "kits" from RA. Two control arms with new bushings and ball joints, tie rods and ends, and sway bar end links. Fairly simple job in the driveway... So Tigger, were you able to tell any difference in your ride?....specifically when it comes to bumps, &/or potholes?? |
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Post by tigger on Aug 10, 2016 22:20:36 GMT -6
It was like night and day. But I did do Monroe "Quick Struts" at that time as well. Overall, a firmer, more responsive feel and no more creaks and groans, haha! More recently, I've upgraded to polyurethane sway bar bushings and end links (Thanks sall!) and switched to KYB shocks and struts. Much better, IMO... |
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Post by mrn65 on Aug 11, 2016 7:06:22 GMT -6
I did my strut/springs last year....thanks for the response.
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Post by AmunRoo on Aug 19, 2017 20:36:08 GMT -6
Tigger,
How do you like the KYBs? I'm at the time to replace mine
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Post by tigger on Aug 19, 2017 22:49:51 GMT -6
Tigger, How do you like the KYBs? I love 'em! A good bit more firm compared to AC Delcos or Monroes replacements, especially in the front. But, I like that... To borrow a motorsports metaphor; You feel more 'in' the road than 'on' it with the KYBs, haha! |
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Post by AmunRoo on Aug 20, 2017 8:39:20 GMT -6
How difficult is it to change the control arm bushings without changing the entire control arm? And is it good to change them in pairs?
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Post by aurora57k on Aug 22, 2017 21:34:51 GMT -6
Hey guys this is more about shocks than Aurora.. I have a really good gm parts store where I live they know there stuff and most of their customers do too. I haven't experienced any problems with the parts people but I also know enough to have my RPO list and other knowledge needed to get what I need. (Sorry for babbling) My point is I really wanted to do my truck all stock, but was talked into kyb instead of ac delco. I pulled my old front shocks and was able to compress them like pushing a straw through butter. The new kyb shocks are so good that I was trying to compress the 1st one could not do it even with all my weight on it and the other end on the sidewalk. Best darn shock I ever bought! Good warranty I believe, but haven't needed it yet. Definitely go kyb when straying from stock.
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Post by tigger on Aug 22, 2017 22:17:54 GMT -6
How difficult is it to change the control arm bushings without changing the entire control arm? And is it good to change them in pairs? No problem at all if you have a press, and can find the bushings, LOL! Pairs as in on the same control arm, definitely. Pairs as in both left and right side, a very good idea... |
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Post by sall on Aug 23, 2017 7:54:13 GMT -6
Complete control arms for the 2G are like $50-60 from moog and dorman. I'd probably just buy one of those and end up with a new ball joint too and not worry about new bushings. If you are going to pay someone to do it you may as well buy the whole control arms.
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Post by AmunRoo on Sept 10, 2017 7:03:27 GMT -6
Complete control arms for the 2G are like $50-60 from moog and dorman. I'd probably just buy one of those and end up with a new ball joint too and not worry about new bushings. If you are going to pay someone to do it you may as well buy the whole control arms. Would you happen you have any part numbers for the moog or the doorman, Sall? |
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Post by sall on Sept 10, 2017 15:46:51 GMT -6
Just check rockauto. May be the best pricing for them.
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