92 SVX sway bar and tie rods

ChristophCobb · #1 08-10-2015, 09:13 AM

I have a 92 SVX in need of some new inner tie rods, swatbarbushings and links. I have found all of these parts but before I drop the cash on them I figured I'd ask you guys if you had any suggestions. When researching this topic I hear mention of "earthworm" but I'm sure of what or who that is but everyone seems to like getting swaybar bushings from "earthworm". No idea. Just looking for some suggestions. Also thinking about getting the timing belt and water pump kit from 1A auto. I've got 77k on it right now and to my knowledge, it's never been replaced so no better time than the present. Thoughts?

Blacky · #2 08-10-2015, 09:45 AM

I'm not sure if Earthworm is around anymore. I think I got my bushings from him. They are Energy Suspension 9.5158G polyurethane 22mm or 7/8". That part number may or may not exist still.
The OEM ones are fine, just a little softer.
As for the timing belt, it goes by mileage and by age. If you are unsure if it was changed, do it. Idler pulleys, tensioner, water pump should be done at the same time. The Ebay kits seem to be fine but get an OEM water pump.

theflystyle · #3 08-10-2015, 05:58 PM

Just because Amazon carries everything. They are on there for less than $20 for a pair.

http://www.amazon.com/Energy-Suspens...Q8MN2BHMSY8J4X

ChristophCobb · #4 08-10-2015, 06:39 PM

Awesome! I'm definitely grabbing that swaybar set. This may be a silly question but does the rear also get a set of of links and bushings? If so, would I order the same set for the rear? I can get a set of swaybar links for the front from a site, but are there fancy ones that outshine the OEM ones? Same for inner tie rods.
Here's the swaybar links I was planning on ordering for the front:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002M6...LqL&ref=plSrch

If anyone has any suggestions for a better set I'd be glad to listen. As for the tie rod ends, I'm a little confused. I'm not familiar with this entirely and I'm a little lost on what to look for. I was told the inner tie rods are worn out and could use replacing (of course the bushings and links as well) I have a very general idea of what all of this actually is as of now until I start taking stuff apart and I'm not sure what to look for. It seems Tie rod ends are what frequently come up in my searches. I'm assuming that's the part that gets worn? I don't know to be perfectly honest.

Blacky · #5 08-10-2015, 08:40 PM

Sorry dude, I misunderstood. The bushings I'm talking about are for the rear. There are end links in the rear also but all are different than the front.

ChristophCobb · #6 08-11-2015, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Blacky

Sorry dude, I misunderstood. The bushings I'm talking about are for the rear. There are end links in the rear also but all are different than the front.

Yeah I figured that would be the case but it's quite ambiguous at times which parts are for the front or the rear. I see two sets of the bushings on Amazon that Fly recommended. They're listed as frequently bought together. I'm going to assume that's because the other set is for the rear. The rear hasn't been looked at as far as I know but If I'm doing the front I might as well also grab a set for the rear while I'm at it. It's 20 bucks, that's pretty cool.