Stagea Suspension

[pipster11]

pretty sure the consensus on squaky suspension is the upper control arm to upright bushes

i remember someone saying that they drilled and tapped theirs and put grease nipples on them

alternatively, hit them with some wd40 and see if it goes away

[Aps]

Suspension upgrade m35

Can anyone point me in the direction of a suspension business that deals with stegeas in Adelaide ?

I'm looking to upgrade my 01 m35 to poss bc coilovers seems to be the product of choice , car is used for daily use family wagon but 80k old original shocks are getting g pretty floaty with a fair bit of roll . I guess bushes should be replaced at the same time too . I'm not going to attempt the job , don't have the equip but is it a cheaper opp to buy the parts online and then find Someone local to install ? Appriciate any advice cheers

[Jetwreck]

Suspension upgrade m35

Can anyone point me in the direction of a suspension business that deals with stegeas in Adelaide ?

I'm looking to upgrade my 01 m35 to poss bc coilovers seems to be the product of choice , car is used for daily use family wagon but 80k old original shocks are getting g pretty floaty with a fair bit of roll . I guess bushes should be replaced at the same time too . I'm not going to attempt the job , don't have the equip but is it a cheaper opp to buy the parts online and then find Someone local to install ? Appriciate any advice cheers

What area are you in?

[iamhe77]

He's in Adelaide

[Dunc]

Aps, I just had all of what you're talking about done by Greg at Gregs Alignment Solutions ( http://www.yellowpages.com.au/sa/regency-park/gregs-alignment-solutions-11933600-listing.html )

Give him a call if you want to price those options up, he did a really good job - I'm super happy with the alignment. Feel free to let him know I sent you also.

[Turbosingh]

Would the front lower ball joint be the same as the r34 gtr, seeing they are both 4wd?

[whitenight27]

If it's on a stag I would say ether 33 or 34 gtr. On a gts4 would prob be the same as the car type

[C34S2STAG]

Any one with an s2 C34 had any problems with the front swaybar link (left hand) hitting the crossmember over bumps? I have replaced the 'D' bushes and links with new genuine (link ball joints were gone) and made a differance with handling but after a week same thing when over a big dip turning or out of the driveway. Thinking bent sway bar? Very strange i think my car is telling me it needs coilovers

[Daleo]

Any one with an s2 C34 had any problems with the front swaybar link (left hand) hitting the crossmember over bumps? I have replaced the 'D' bushes and links with new genuine (link ball joints were gone) and made a differance with handling but after a week same thing when over a big dip turning or out of the driveway. Thinking bent sway bar? Very strange i think my car is telling me it needs coilovers

The bar could be sliding to one side causing the issue you describe.

Check it & see if it's off centre. You might need a set of lateral locks on the bar.

[C34S2STAG]

The bar could be sliding to one side causing the issue you describe.

Check it & see if it's off centre. You might need a set of lateral locks on the bar.

You are correct! I did notice the left hand little rubber thing was loose on there and the other side was stuck to the sway bar. I pulle the swaybar back to centre and hose clamped the rubber in place. Problem solvered! Cheers heaps!

[Mr_RS4]

You are correct! I did notice the left hand little rubber thing was loose on there and the other side was stuck to the sway bar. I pulle the swaybar back to centre and hose clamped the rubber in place. Problem solvered! Cheers heaps!

That won't last. I've used the poly lateral locks years ago when I first put on my sway bar as I was having the exact same issue. They lasted a few weeks before the bar was pushing through. Make sure you don't tighten the D bush clamps until you have full weight on the front suspension. But I still had the issue on and off for a couple of years and just put up with it. I knew my factory links were pretty crap. I replaced them with whiteline adjustable links. After playing around with the links for a bit I've never heard it rubbing again.

[C34S2STAG]

That won't last. I've used the poly lateral locks years ago when I first put on my sway bar as I was having the exact same issue. They lasted a few weeks before the bar was pushing through. Make sure you don't tighten the D bush clamps until you have full weight on the front suspension. But I still had the issue on and off for a couple of years and just put up with it. I knew my factory links were pretty crap. I replaced them with whiteline adjustable links. After playing around with the links for a bit I've never heard it rubbing again.

You're right it hasn't it makes a massive difference to handling as well I did the D bushes withe the car on the ground. Will an aftermarket sway bar (33 gtr whiteline) fix the problem? How much we're the links? Got a part number?

I wonder why it does this ?

[Daleo]

You're right it hasn't it makes a massive difference to handling as well I did the D bushes withe the car on the ground. Will an aftermarket sway bar (33 gtr whiteline) fix the problem? How much we're the links? Got a part number?

I wonder why it does this ?

What is the dia of the front bar?

I have a set of 22mm billet lateral locks at home; but they only cost about $20 a set, so I can source them for you if you like?

[scotty nm35]

I have seen people using worm drive hose clamps in tight situations, perhaps they could get you out of trouble for now?

I would go with the billet alloy ones Daleo has though, oh that's right, I did.

[C34S2STAG]

Yea that would be great Dale! Not sure what the ID is though. It's just the stock rs4s s2 c34 front bar

Tried the worm drive and didn't last long at all still clunckin around

[Mr_RS4]

I bought mine from Dale but was a while ago now. But I remember the price was good. I've also tried worm clamps on the poly bushes as well. Trust me the bar won't be the problem. The adjustable links allow you to adjust preload on either side of the bar. Mind you the billet locks weren't around when I first got my bar (6 years ago now) and I got the links because my oem ones were stuffed. Been at least 18months or more now and no more issues. So seeing as you've got new oem links maybe try the alloy locks first.

[nick88]

anyone suggest some places pref in melb to purchase some spring/shocks from? i just purchased a set of rear R34 GTR Nismo adjustable dampener struts, what springs would you suggest for a RS4S? are the king springs listed in the catalogue to suit R33/R34 ok or not stiff enough?

Cheers

[Trex]

So I've read about 30+ pages and scoured the Internet for a few weeks and I can't find my answer.

Ebach and whiteline don't sell springs anymore. And shipping from Japan is too expensive.

What lowered springs fit the standard stagea shocks?

I plan on doing sway bars and lowered springs. As my 9.5" rear rims are a finger gap away from the standard strut and I doubt coilovers will fit.

[Trex]

For a s1 auto awd stag. Sorry

[Trex]

Sorry! i can't edit my posts.

I've read about 30+ pages and scoured the Internet for a few weeks and I can't find a definitive answer.

I don't think i can use aftermarket coilovers as i only have a cm of clearance from the stock shock to the rim and i have a cm of poke so i can't use spacers.

What lowered springs fit the standard stagea shocks?

I've read a few threads where people say that 33gtr front springs and 33gtst rear springs fit the standard stagea shocks. But from reading these posts it seems as though they're confusing springs with shocks with coilovers, as everyone has said the 33gtst rears have a larger top hat. So in theory the springs will not fit the standard stagea shock?

The stock stagea spring rates are Front - 2.9 & Rear - 3.1 Most aftermarket spring rates are in the mid 3's F&R So this should compensate for the heavier rear end?

Please i really need some help as information is scarce!

I would like to track the car, but it will probably never happen, most of my driving is at the posted 70kph with plenty of round abouts and sharp corners, I like the car to feel less boaty (rims made a huge difference), this is my reason for harder lower springs and sway bars. Just coilovers wont give as good of an upgrade, is this correct?

I've tried to give as much information as possible.

I've also emailed a few companies but have not received any replies.

What lowered springs fit the standard stagea shocks?