93SOHC 93 mx-3 GSSE

[93SOHC]

for the trailing arms I used 3rd gen ford escort ones. They are tubular instead of stamped and they are also kicked in which allows for wider wheels and lower stance without rubbing. I salvaged the front lateral links so i could keep the mx3 style links and swaybar. I did replace the bushings since I had to torch them to remove the outer spindle bolts. Knowone makes these so I modded some from a 99 dodge stratus. This can be tough if u dont have access to a drill press and HD grinder or ban saw. Rear adjustable Lateral links I used improved design tubular ones that have poly inserts from a 2nd gen escort GT made by Dana/Affinia availabe at Napa where I work. I got the Dana stuff for 10% over cost and the trailing arms from pic and pull. I also drilled a few holes in the bushings and added poly windshield sealant for extra stiffness

Trailing arms: $15 each
rear lateral links: $39 each(retail is abt $56 each)
front lateral link bushings: $9 each(retail is $15 each)
Poly sealant: $12($20 retail for a caulk tube) I also used this on my front bushings and motor/ trans mounts
Paint/primer/sanding discs: ~$40. It depends on your methods and how much u care abt how it looks and how long it lasts. I had access to a bead blaster which didnt cost me anything since i did it after hours at work, but u could easily use a die grinder with sone 36 or 50 grit discs to refurbish the stuff. Bead blasting is easier but if u dont have free access like I do it can be Quite costly. We charge $70 per hour!
I also got frustrated with one of the long bolts at the spindle end and beat it bad with a hammer and had to get one from Mazda. $22 retail and thier national stock is running very low! I def sugest just heating them apart and replacing the bushings like i did

Hope this helps man. PM me with any ?s Unfortunately I still cant upload pics, but if u need something specific i can snap one with my phone and text it to ya

[pox]

Nice. The stock bushings for the 3rd gen trailing arm match the mx3s without having to be modded?

[93SOHC]

the front bolts right in. on the knuckle you have to use the shorter of the two bolts. lost track of which are which, but i know i had the ones from the escort and from the mx-3 and i used whichever are shorter

[pox]

Awesome, thanks.

Cant wait to see what else is in store.

[93SOHC]

Instore this weekend will be a completely rust free/undercoat/rustoleum underside. Its time consuming but worth it. still workin on gettin the pics online. Gonna be a long weekend since i have to work as well, but i will get it done. I also broke 2 of the 4 rear subframe bolts which will have to be drilled