Carlinator
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- 2003.5 MSP
I'm getting ready to do some maintenance on my suspension (03 MSP, 101k miles). Gonna get new struts put in, but I'd also like to replace/upgrade the suspension bushings.
Couple questions:
I've read that the ball joints are not replacable, you have to buy a whole new control arm. Is this true? I tore the boot a while back trying to get the ball joint out of the hub (unsuccessfully), is it possible to just replace the boot at least? Or am I stuck getting new arms?
Does anyone make urethane suspension bushings? I know they have them for like MR2s and 240s, but i can't find anything for Proteges. Does anyone have a list of energy suspension part #s maybe?
I've looked in several spots, is there anyone who makes replacement struts for the MSP that don't run $1000 for a set like the dealer wants? I know how our tokicos have a different spring perch from regular ones, so I'd have to buy new springs if I got normal blues, and that drives the cost up to like $700, so I might as well get stock. And I'm not looking for coilovers, don't really want to lower the car any.
Couple questions:
I've read that the ball joints are not replacable, you have to buy a whole new control arm. Is this true? I tore the boot a while back trying to get the ball joint out of the hub (unsuccessfully), is it possible to just replace the boot at least? Or am I stuck getting new arms?
Does anyone make urethane suspension bushings? I know they have them for like MR2s and 240s, but i can't find anything for Proteges. Does anyone have a list of energy suspension part #s maybe?
I've looked in several spots, is there anyone who makes replacement struts for the MSP that don't run $1000 for a set like the dealer wants? I know how our tokicos have a different spring perch from regular ones, so I'd have to buy new springs if I got normal blues, and that drives the cost up to like $700, so I might as well get stock. And I'm not looking for coilovers, don't really want to lower the car any.
