Shocks and Struts

[NXcoupe]

A lot of your noise is probably from the cc plates, and from the bump stops hitting the frame, trim them down shorter to give you more suspension travel. I prefer the adjustable D spec Tokico's and they worked really well for me, you can adjust a smooth, soft ride, or stiffen it up with a twist of the knob.
As for replacing ball joints once a year, not a good idea, since they are a press fit, you will eventually need control arms from pressing them in and out so much. Your average ball joint lasts over 100k easily, and unless you are offroading your vehicle and they show play, you are just keeping moog in business.

 

[KoopaTroopa]

A lot of your noise is probably from the cc plates, and from the bump stops hitting the frame, trim them down shorter to give you more suspension travel. I prefer the adjustable D spec Tokico's and they worked really well for me, you can adjust a smooth, soft ride, or stiffen it up with a twist of the knob.
As for replacing ball joints once a year, not a good idea, since they are a press fit, you will eventually need control arms from pressing them in and out so much. Your average ball joint lasts over 100k easily, and unless you are offroading your vehicle and they show play, you are just keeping moog in business.

Thanks for the advice- and for the ball joints... I wish I were offroading my car into a lake at times.