3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002) 1993-2002 Discussion including performance modifications and Technical Support Sections.
Sponsored by:

Just installed: Pillows and Suspension!!! WOW!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-02-08, 12:42 PM
  #1  
Rotary Enthusiast

Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
 
supraturbo1987's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Yutan, Nebraska
Posts: 982
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Just installed: Pillows and Suspension!!! WOW!

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
Old 04-02-08, 01:12 PM
  #2  
Rotary Enthusiast

iTrader: (2)
 
catch-22's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 1,254
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
nice man. ive been wanting to do this for a while. what brand did u go with for the pillows. stock mazda?
Old 04-02-08, 01:15 PM
  #3  
Junior Member

iTrader: (34)
 
dregg100's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: AZ
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
considering feed(correct me if im wrong) is the only other company to offer them and their price, he went with mazda.
Old 04-02-08, 01:52 PM
  #4  
I'm the Juggernaut BITCH!

iTrader: (7)
 
RXtacy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Rockville MD
Posts: 1,342
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
The pillow ***** are metal bushings which IMHO offers little to no room for improvement.
Old 04-02-08, 02:07 PM
  #5  
Rotary Enthusiast

Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
 
supraturbo1987's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Yutan, Nebraska
Posts: 982
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
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.
Old 04-03-08, 11:59 AM
  #6  
Junior Member

 
memski's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: UK
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
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.
Old 04-03-08, 09:30 PM
  #7  
Rotary Enthusiast

Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
 
supraturbo1987's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Yutan, Nebraska
Posts: 982
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
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!
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Postman09
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
0
09-29-15 11:23 AM



Quick Reply: Just installed: Pillows and Suspension!!! WOW!



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:44 AM.