Doing driveshafts, dampers and springs- what else?

[Polynesian]

Basically that. I’m about to put fresh cup dampers on my 172 Cup, cooksport springs and both driveshafts. What else is an obvious job/change to do on a weary Cup while these bits are being done?

Will change the gearbox oil, obvs. Any bushes? Thanks.

 

[Matt Cup]

Arb/steering rack bushes.

 

[Rojer]

Depends how far you want to go. You could refresh the whole front end if you have the time/money.

 

[Polynesian]

Depends how far you want to go. You could refresh the whole front end if you have the time/money.

Yeah, it quite quickly becomes that, doesn’t it. I’m working on two other cars at the same time so it may be this for now and then a refurbed subframe, wishbones etc etc in a year or two.

 

[Matt Cup]

If you are taking the subframe off you might as well get some new nuts and bolts for it.

 

[Brigsy]

Suspension top mounts. Inner tie rods and track rod ends, as you will need the geo doing and fresh steering parts usually make a massive difference.

Personally id get the crowbar on the bushes and balljoints to check if they are good or not.