Yes it is! I live in CT. The bushing is very rarely changed- only if it incurs major damage. We change the grease so frequently because of the contaminants that inevitably get past the seal in the extreme environment of the rally- Sand and moisture will kill the internals of the suspension, pit the ground and plated surface of the damper shaft, etc... unless we frequently service the units.
@ariesanfilippo1078 usually the original manufacturer, but if not available from them there are also generic oil impregnated bronze bushings available from many sources online
@@DylanGondyke appreciate it my guy. I got a type r sti and I want to keep the coilovers it has. I believe they are the sti model. So I wanna just do the maintenance that you did. Has 90,000 miles on it
@Mangusts absolutely. I use Sealsavers coilover covers. This drastically reduces the amount of dust and debris that ever gets near the seals, but even then, with rally conditions, you still have significant contamination after 3-4 events and cleaning and regreasing is a maintenance must.
This is awesome. Is that a UConn shirt! If it is nice to see CT representing. Question, do you only changed the grease not the bushing?
Yes it is! I live in CT. The bushing is very rarely changed- only if it incurs major damage. We change the grease so frequently because of the contaminants that inevitably get past the seal in the extreme environment of the rally- Sand and moisture will kill the internals of the suspension, pit the ground and plated surface of the damper shaft, etc... unless we frequently service the units.
@@DylanGondyke awesome I grew up in Fairfield county. Where would you order bushing from if it’s needed?
@ariesanfilippo1078 usually the original manufacturer, but if not available from them there are also generic oil impregnated bronze bushings available from many sources online
@@DylanGondyke appreciate it my guy. I got a type r sti and I want to keep the coilovers it has. I believe they are the sti model. So I wanna just do the maintenance that you did. Has 90,000 miles on it
How about using coilover dust covers to protect suspension from dust and mud?
@Mangusts absolutely. I use Sealsavers coilover covers. This drastically reduces the amount of dust and debris that ever gets near the seals, but even then, with rally conditions, you still have significant contamination after 3-4 events and cleaning and regreasing is a maintenance must.
What kind of grease you use?
I use Redline CV2 for all my suspension rebuild needs. Very happy with the performance and the tack levels are good for rebuilds