Powerflex and other bushings

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Race5103
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I have an '89 S2 I think the suspension is just a little tired. The car wanders just a bit over bumps and just isn't as stable as I'd like. Tires are new Bridgestones and the alignment is good. There is no excessive play in anything anywhere but I wander if overall there is a general softness in the bushings. Anyway I have time to change everything out so I'm interested in your experiences. Powerflex makes a bushing set for the entire suspension. My experience with urethane bushings is the make a car overly harsh and I'm thinking of just using Porsched OEM but hoped to get opinions from people who have made the change.

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stitch2k1
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I'm thinking about going to Powerflex on everything, but I just spent a bunch of time and effort on rebuilding what I have. Just rebuilt my arms and went with Elephant Racing 968 sport hardness caster blocks, and refreshed my struts with new rubber bump stops and 968 H&R springs (1990-1995 struts are the same).

I have yet to get the car back on the road, should do so by this weekend and I can comment about what that does.

Would also say take a look at the steering shaft.
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