Achieving that "new car ride" again without buying a new car again.

[Ob1hybrid]

Yeah I agree with Ubervic...somethings amiss....could be Hub bearings...I'd jack her up and put hands at 12 and 6 and feel for wheel movement/sounds...if not..check sway links...but 60k should be just broke in, not broke.

I'm with you on broken in , not broke. Another thing I've noticed was on giving gas on a turn makes the rear slide in line. Shop run tomorrow.

 

[Ob1hybrid]

Well just up here in the mountains in the winter where i lI've lol. The rest of socal doesn't get snow! I've never had a 2WD car hahaha.

All I've ever owned were 2WD FWD.

 

[Ob1hybrid]

Went to Atlas suspension today, supposed to be highly reputable suspension shop. We took it for a test drive and he felt and heard what I was talking about. So he put it in the air and check the suspension and found nothing. Then upon further inspection he found that the caliper tension shims were worn. So I have to order a brake caliper hardware kit..

I'm thinking of just getting some cross drilled rotors and throw them in same time.

 

[kebm]

If you are replacing parts, look into using polyurethane bushings instead of rubber. Better handling and longer lasting. I replaced the sway bar mounts and end link bushings on 2 of my vehicles a few months ago with kits from Energy Suspension.

 

[Ob1hybrid]

If you are replacing parts, look into using polyurethane bushings instead of rubber. Better handling and longer lasting. I replaced the sway bar mounts and end link bushings on 2 of my vehicles a few months ago with kits from Energy Suspension.

I was thinking Moog, but we'll see.

 

[Kraig]

What tires are on it?

 

[08HoeCD]

If you are replacing parts, look into using polyurethane bushings instead of rubber. Better handling and longer lasting. I replaced the sway bar mounts and end link bushings on 2 of my vehicles a few months ago with kits from Energy Suspension.

I've been thinking about this but have heard from some that the poly bushings can be too firm, causing a brittle & uncomfortable ride. What's your experience with your 2 vehicles?

 

[kebm]

I've been thinking about this but have heard from some that the poly bushings can be too firm, causing a brittle & uncomfortable ride. What's your experience with your 2 vehicles?

I replaced the front sway bar end links and the sway bar mounts with polyurethane. I do not notice any noise or harshness from them at all. Probably would with poly control arm bushings, but not sway bar bushings.

 

[jrobie79]

I'm trying to do the same for a 2011 escalade, still trying to compile a list of parts; this thread helped tremendously. What are you guys suggesting for parts? Moog, ACDelco, Raybestos? I've been reading a shit ton regarding part brands, and it appears moog quality has dropped off, a lot of people suggesting Raybestos Pro line.

so far for parts I have:

1. Upper & Lower CA's (with ball joints, figured this was easier than buying new ball joints and pressing them in, I'll have to double check cost savings)
2. Tie rods (inner & outer)
3. Sway bar end links
4. Sway bar bushings
5. Shocks/Struts (OEM ACDelco/BWI magneride)
   
6. Wheel bearing/hubs (might be cost prohibitive at this point and I'm not entirely sure they need replacing)
   
7. Left & right motor mounts
   
8. Anything missing??

What's needed for the rear end? Control arms and sway bar bits? Shocks? Anything else besides those?

 

[HihoTaho]

As far as the sluggish and odd noises you might check the engine mounts. I had similar issues starting at 80k miles. Finally diagnosed as both engine mounts broken