some suspension help is needed

[90LXCB7Newbie]

I am new to the cb7's chassis, and I need a little bit of suspension advice, so I came here, I have the haynes manual for starters, and I only have a little bit of hands on exp with my old car, (which was a Sentra, and I did a tein basics swap, pretty easy) I want to do most of the work myself if I can, my situation is the suspension is all stock on my '90 sedan, but the car has 264,000 miles on this suspension, and it knocks turning both ways (cv joint axles), and the a-arms make a clancking sound, where I am getting at is I know I need a lot of parts, but when I buy the cv axles, and energy master bushing kit, will I still need other parts, like axle seals, wheel bearins, a-arms, etc ?¿? also about the a-arms, if I need to replace them do I need the whole arm? or is there a balljoint kit for that¿ (sorry long thread) any replies, thanks . . .

this is what the cv boots look like . . .

even the tie rod ends are loose . . .

[deckeda]

Don't know what's involved in replacing CV joints (so I don't know if axle seals need replacing).

Skip wheel bearings; they will let you know with a bit of warning before they go.

Search here about the balljoints. Some threads say no, others say yes they are available separately.

But in general, it seems like you may not know more until you tear into it. I'm kind of in that same situation myself, except that my CVs are OK for sure.

[starchland]

the front upper balljoints are removable, however its easier to get the whole upper control arm w/ balljoint and put that in. I just did mine, its very simple, do a search here and follow your haynes manual, if you have any questions then ask them. The upper and lower balljoints if replaced will take care of quite a few squeaks,etc.

[accrdpower]

i would replace axles, get master bushing set, new upper and lower control arm, lowering springs, shocks, strut mounts and new bolts and nuts. basically gut the suspension and replace it. looks like them cv joints are in bad shape well save up 1200 and u will have a new suspension system!

[starchland]

master bushing set...what does that replace specifically?

[deckeda]

Well, if it's from Energy Suspension, they say:
(for 88-91)

HYPER-FLEX SYSTEM Complete Master Bushing Set Includes: front and rear control arm bushings, front strut rod bushings, front shock bushings, rear shock bushings ('89-91 only), front end links, steering rack bushings, transmission shifter stabilizer bushings (manual transmission only), ball joint boots and tie rod end boots.

(for 92-95)

HYPER-FLEX SYSTEM Complete Master Bushing Set Includes: front and rear control arm bushings, front and rear shock bushings, front end links, steering rack bushings, transmission shifter stabilizer bushings (manual transmission only), ball joint boots and tie rod end boots.

http://www.energysuspension.com/pages/hon1.html

One thing to consider however, is that if you buy new front control arms those nice new bushings it comes with have to come out if you want the Energy Suspension ones, so it's proly better to just get balljoints and keep yer old control arms ...

[90LXCB7Newbie]

yeah, I am getting a parts list going, and it keeps adding up . . .

[90LXCB7Newbie]

Anybodys purchase this kit off eBay before¿? good investment in my situation, right?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ball-...09446088QQrdZ1

[starchland]

I actually bought a control arm off that guy, he is located in Toronto, the price was right.