Easy polys to install?

[J Wikoff]

I am putting together my parts to do a suspension refresh. I've got PPVs and will likely get Tein springs. I've already installed BMR cradle inserts. I might stick to rubber upper bushings for the front struts. What other poly bushings are easy to put in while I'm at it? From whiteline I see steering rack and sway bay bushings. There are others like control arm bushings that seem like they'd need a press to do that I don't have.

[Executor999]

I am putting together my parts to do a suspension refresh. I've got PPVs and will likely get Tein springs. I've already installed BMR cradle inserts. I might stick to rubber upper bushings for the front struts. What other poly bushings are easy to put in while I'm at it? From whiteline I see steering rack and sway bay bushings. There are others like control arm bushings that seem like they'd need a press to do that I don't have.

You might consider Moog end links for front and rear.

Since I am also stockpiling for a suspension overhaul, here's what I've learned.
You will need to replace the following due to TTY or due to one-time-use instructions from GM.

FRONT
GM 90251985 - Front Top Nut (x2)
GM 92138862 - Front Strut Nut (x4)
GM 92138863 - Front Strut Bolt (x4)
GM 90125889 - Front Bumper (x2) - replacement recommended
GM 92279412 - Front Coil Spring Insulator (x2)

REAR
GM 11516078 - Rear Shock Top Nut (x2)
GM 11589280 - Rear Shock Bolts (x2)
GM 11516078 - Rear Shock Fasteners (x2)
GM 11900443 - Rear Lower Control Arm Nut (x2)
GM 92167839 / 92195502 - Rear Bumper (x2) - replacement recommended
GM 92252103 - Rear Coil Spring Insulator (x2)

I also recommend buying a front strut bolt kit (clevis bolts) which will cover the first three line items under the FRONT list for cheaper than buying stock.

[J Wikoff]

I already did the moog end links a couple years ago. Hadn't thought about bolts... Thanks!

[WhatNext]

Another item to consider: A caster adjustment bolt kit.

There's a 50/50 chance that the caster will be off and result in a tracking pull after strut replacement. But this item can wait until after re-assembly and the alignment done to see how the tracking/caster is. I successfully installed the caster adjuster myself and corrected a slight pull without affecting the toe-in. The GM kit can add or subtract ~0.5 deg of caster. After market parts offer more caster adjustment but cost more.

I might stick to rubber upper bushings for the front struts.

I wouldn't do rubber strut bushings as I watched my factory rubber bushings collapse in the 1st 8k miles. So rubber just isn't going to last in the strut bushings.

[Executor999]

Another item to consider: A caster adjustment bolt kit.

Good call on this one. Both BMR and Pedders offers these.

[Chewy]

If you do the rubber strut mounts, buy the Pedders. They use a dual rubber, hard in the middle softer on the outside so they last longer. Personally, I'd do the SuperPro poly strut mounts. Don't forget the bearings as well.