u/08_WRX_STI

I messed up
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I messed up

So I'm an idiot and I need to know how big an idiot I am. I recently bought the full superpro bushing kit from gwr as part of a major suspension refresh and in my excitement to get the new bushings in and repaint and derust everything I began stripping and removing every bushing I could get my hands on. Thankfully I only did the rear before the kit arrived and I realized it would be a good idea to make sure I actually HAD the replacement bushings for the ones I was taking out. Clearly for these ones I do not. Is there a place I can buy oem or aftermarket bushings for these guys or do I just have to bite the bullet and shill out the 400 bucks to buy new arms...jfc im stupid lol

u/08_WRX_STI — 24 hours ago
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Wheel Bearing (and hub) replacement for NC1

It's seems to be that time where I need to replace my wheel bearings. All of my normal stops for parts only seem to have track oriented replacement options which are way out of my budget. Where should I go to just get oem quality replacement bearings and hubs that won't run me several grand?

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u/08_WRX_STI — 9 days ago

Recently I installed the GWR koni yellow and progress spring combo on my 08 NC and noticed a bunch of my bushings were absolutely shot (to be expected after 18 years and 108k) and have started looking into replacements. I think the gwr superpro kit is likely what I'd go for but I want to get a better idea of what this job would actually entail before going for it. Would I be able to swap every bushing included in that kit with a standard array of tools and a loaner press? Also while doing the shocks and springs I found that my passenger rear alignment bolt was absolutely fused with no hope of getting it out short of cutting as far as I can tell. I would also replace the sway end links at the same time which are going to need cutting so I'm prepared for a fight but I'm wondering if there is the risk that things would be fused beyond my ability to save and I'd be better served taking it to a shop for this one. Obviously I'd rather do it myself both for the experience/pride aspect and the price aspect but if there is a large risk of this going horribly sideways that changes my calculus.

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u/08_WRX_STI — 20 days ago