tonystark0007 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 i Just got this shocks only 45 thous mile on the how can i restore them remove rust and paint any ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesA Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Here's a few suggestions. Surface prep is important. You need to remove all loose paint and rust. A wire brush in a drill usually works well. Wipe down and clean the surface with rags and a solvent that will not leave any residue, such as brake cleaner or acetone. Apply a rust coating paint, such as PQR-15, following their instructions. The usual color of PQR-15 paint is black. You could leave it as is, or paint over it with another color. Shocks can get hot and live in a moist environment, so any paint you choose has to be suitable for that or it will not last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonystark0007 Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 Great info milesa thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesA Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 No problem, that should be POR-15, not PQR-15, sorry I must be getting rusty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnJack Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 POR-15 is really good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonystark0007 Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 after wire wheel por-15 (degreaser and metel prep) rust o leum sunburst yellow came out good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesA Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 1000% improvement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonystark0007 Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 just installed them but dont like them, my jdm gt rev b i had on my car were way more handling and control at 70 plus speed plus front gab seem higher even tho this spec b one feel little more comfortable not by mush any suggestion maybe change springs ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesA Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 What's your goal? There must have been something about the old shocks you wanted to change. What springs do you have now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonystark0007 Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 ok let me start with my original kyb stock set up i can do 120 mph pretty firm as far as swaying i got the jdm gt rev b complete set up pros: big improvement on curves cons car had a little swaying at same speed 100 mph plus and harsh pot hole got them on ebay note:both previous set was with 17"stock wheel so i decided to try these usdm 08 spec b set up with the 18" oem rims on the pothole little less harsh but at high speed i feel less control of the vehicle like some swaying just want to feel in control at 100 mph plus (haven't wheel balanced or alignment on the last set up if the make it difference i have the oem spec b springs now its a oem complete set up . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesA Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 I'm a little confused by what you mean by swaying. I think you are talking about wanting better straight-line stability at high speeds. There are a lot of variables in suspension tuning and if you change too many things at once it is hard sometimes to know what is going on. Alignment is very important for high-speed stability and if you swapped struts and springs you need a good alignment done, also. If you have the stock spec-B suspension now (or close to it) here are a few suggestions to improve high-speed stability. - Upgrade rear anti-sway bar from stock to approx 20mm. Upgrade stock anti-sway bar endlinks at the same time. - Install an anti-lift kit to replace the front lower control arm bushings. This will change the front suspension geometry to give you more caster & replace the bushings with firmer ones. - Bring your tire pressures up a few PSI from the stock recommendation. Do not exceed the max pressure rating on the side of the tires, though. If you are not happy after doing all that, then you may want to use firmer springs all around. This will make your ride harsher, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonystark0007 Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 Ok thank bro for taking the time to reply on here i have white line rear bar none adjustable now with mogg endlink with stock bracket the anti lift kit will replace all the bushing on my lower control arm will the include ball joint also but thats what i want better high speed stability it funny with the stocker gt shock i had better high speed stability thanks again for the help appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonystark0007 Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 When u say upgrade bushing on the control arm correct that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesA Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 The ALK replaces the main LCA bushings which are the squishy tennis balls you get with the stock suspension. The stock bushing tends to wear out quickly, and when that happens, the car will feel like it is wandering around and steering imprecisely. You don't necessarily have to use an ALK, just having a firmer bushing will help quite a bit. The ALK will give you somewhat crisper turn-in and there will be more self-centering action in the steering. You will get a little more vibration and noise coming through from the road, but it is not too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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