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Hawd · 11-30-2003, 09:46 PM

Ok a few weeks ago I curbed wheel because i was changing a cd and going up an on ramp at the same time, so i wasn't really paying attention and bam curbed my wheel :\ . Yes i know it was stupid don't need people to tell me how dumb I am for doing that. So I decided to just wait to get an alignment after I get my kyb's and eibach springs in. So I decided to jack my car up and just look around so see if i spot anything out of the ordinary. And I see this

from what my newb research tells me, The t/c rod bushing is cracked. And thats why my car feels like crap on the freeway.
So right now im deciding on buying the s14 tension rods from spl parts And replacing both of them at the same time put in my shocks and springs etc...

The main question is: is it dangerous to drive around with a cracked bushing? Im just concerned because this is my daily driver and I'm going to have to wait till the part comes in to do any work. I'm assuming that it is ok, because i've been doing this for the past few weeks.

Thanks in advance, any input/feedback is appreciated.

mbmbmb23 · 11-30-2003, 10:15 PM

It's not that dangerous, but if you dont take the time to get a "feel" for how your car handles now....then you could get in some trouble. Basically, dont drive hard until you get it fixed. I have bad TC bushings in my car...and a blown left front strut...and I've learned to baby my car's handling for now until I buy the AGX to use with the Sportlines I already have.

-m

russian · 11-30-2003, 10:47 PM

its not dangerous, but feels real mushy and shitty response for turning. but go ahead and order kazama t/c's, thats what i got.

Flybert · 12-01-2003, 12:57 AM

You can still drive your car hard with messed up bushings. Your car will just respond worse and your alignment will change very slightly in the turns. You might also hear a knock noise when you are backing up and turning. It's no big deal. Mostly everybody on here that doesn't have aftermarket T/C and Tie Rods have cracked bushings and boots because of the age of the car.

holisticbeatz · 12-01-2003, 01:28 AM

Looking at that picture, it would appear that you've been driving your car with a cracked tension rod bushing for quite some time.

11-30-2003, 09:46 PM	#1
Hawd BANNED Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 593 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Suspension newb help? Ok a few weeks ago I curbed wheel because i was changing a cd and going up an on ramp at the same time, so i wasn't really paying attention and bam curbed my wheel :\ . Yes i know it was stupid don't need people to tell me how dumb I am for doing that. So I decided to just wait to get an alignment after I get my kyb's and eibach springs in. So I decided to jack my car up and just look around so see if i spot anything out of the ordinary. And I see this from what my newb research tells me, The t/c rod bushing is cracked. And thats why my car feels like crap on the freeway. So right now im deciding on buying the s14 tension rods from spl parts And replacing both of them at the same time put in my shocks and springs etc... The main question is: is it dangerous to drive around with a cracked bushing? Im just concerned because this is my daily driver and I'm going to have to wait till the part comes in to do any work. I'm assuming that it is ok, because i've been doing this for the past few weeks. Thanks in advance, any input/feedback is appreciated.

11-30-2003, 10:15 PM	#2
mbmbmb23 Zilvia Contributor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC. Posts: 1,776 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: mbmbmb23 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	It's not that dangerous, but if you dont take the time to get a "feel" for how your car handles now....then you could get in some trouble. Basically, dont drive hard until you get it fixed. I have bad TC bushings in my car...and a blown left front strut...and I've learned to baby my car's handling for now until I buy the AGX to use with the Sportlines I already have. -m __________________ 400x200

11-30-2003, 10:47 PM	#3
russian Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dallas TX Age: 42 Posts: 1,336 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	its not dangerous, but feels real mushy and shitty response for turning. but go ahead and order kazama t/c's, thats what i got. __________________ I must break you.

12-01-2003, 01:28 AM	#5
holisticbeatz Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2003 Location: CALIFORNIA Posts: 988 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Looking at that picture, it would appear that you've been driving your car with a cracked tension rod bushing for quite some time. __________________ Trust and I don't mean GReddy.

12-01-2003, 12:57 AM	#4
Flybert Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: none Posts: 3,862 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	You can still drive your car hard with messed up bushings. Your car will just respond worse and your alignment will change very slightly in the turns. You might also hear a knock noise when you are backing up and turning. It's no big deal. Mostly everybody on here that doesn't have aftermarket T/C and Tie Rods have cracked bushings and boots because of the age of the car.