So, I just installed new suspenion and all 6 new pillowballs in the rear. HOLY COW what a difference in ride. Feels like a brand new car. All 6 pillows were completely eaten out and basically the nylon was hollowed out. I did Tokicko Illumina 5 way adjustables and PFS comfort springs. Dropped the car about 3/4" in the front and 1" ni the rear. Now it doesn't squeak anymore when I get in and out of it either. This is a MUST do of course for anyone...onto paint and wheels now... Oh, of course I want a Garfinkle Engine brace now...

Trev

 

nice man. ive been wanting to do this for a while. what brand did u go with for the pillows. stock mazda?

 

considering feed(correct me if im wrong) is the only other company to offer them and their price, he went with mazda.

 

The pillow ***** are metal bushings which IMHO offers little to no room for improvement.

 

I went with OEM pillows. I didn't really research any other options. They were 49.00/each, so kinda pricey. I did the dust covers too of course. RXtacy is right, there really isn't any way to improve them since they are a metal bushing that encases a bearing which is surrounded by a hard nylon material.

 

Did this on mine too not long ago, makes such a difference, mine used to creak even when being lowered off the jack. Thanks to Ray for the pb's and dustshields.

 

Yes, mine creaked when I got in and out the of the car (and I weigh 165 lbs!) That is all gone now and I am a happy camper!