Putting a call out to those that work at Toyota :-)

Any chance of getting a diagram posted of the front end suspension assembly for 1994 MR2??

Just had both tie rods, rack ends and boots replaced, and want to know what else I should be replacing here after 19 years of service.

Anyone's opinion on what I should replace next on the front suspension is very welcome - keeping it stock, so no suggestions of upgrades or mods thanks.

Cheers, M

Have a look at http://www.toyodiy.com/
 
This should help you out

ball joints, bushings.
why are you only doing the fronts may i ask?
also another thing to do is the wheel bearings if they are needed to be done.

Wow!! That's an awesome website fellas........thank you so much!

Happy to still hear others experiences on what wears out and should be replaced at 19/20 year mark :-)

Cheers,

M

This site is pretty awesome for diagrams/part numbers:
http://www.toyodiy.com/
Hmm from memory I had the following done to freshen up suspension:
Ball joint set - 4
Tie Rods - 4
Steering rack - 2
Strut boots - 4
Bushings - full kit
When doing the strut/springs remember to change/replace the strut top mounts. The fronts will be shagged if never replaced. Rears sometimes ok.
If ur keeping it stock then Gabriel and KYB shocks are some choices. Some models came with Bilstein if you consider that stock but they are pretty good performance.

A set of lower springs and decent shocks is always good to freshen things up. Also the strut tops have bearings which can seize up.
There isn't really any other consumables up front besides what's been mentioned.

Ah looks like cruiser beat me to it lol. Stock is comfy and fine for street but yeh I agree with blacky you should consider something with a bit more performance if tracking or very "spirited" runs hehe

purple5ive

ball joints, bushings.
why are you only doing the fronts may i ask?
also another thing to do is the wheel bearings if they are needed to be done.

Starting at front as all the "knocking" noises are coming from there........only noise I have coming from rear sounds like some whinging noise from diff????

Will move to Rear suspension in time (and as finances permit) - tackling the obvious noises first!

I will put ball joints and bushes on my next order.

Any suggestions on the rear noise??

Tree

Ah looks like cruiser beat me to it lol. Stock is comfy and fine for street but yeh I agree with blacky you should consider something with a bit more performance

I appreciate the suggestions to mod for performance enhancements.

However, I have owned late model Subaru Imprezza (2006) and BMW 323i (2010) and I still prefer my stock 1994 MR2 over both of them.........maybe I am just sentimental, but how do you improve on stock perfection??

Anyhoo, if I start lowering etc, I then have to worry about tyres rubbing, rolling guards, etc......sorry guys, happy to stay stock.

M

Koni yellows would be perfection. Actually Eibach pro kits + Koni should ride more comfy in theory since pro kits are progressive and stocks are linear. Pro kits also have similar height drop to 94 springs. But anyways I'm just rambling, not here to brainwash you or anything :) stock is...stock :)