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Old 03-28-2011, 01:43 AM
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I'm beginning to think some stuff in my front suspension/steering is slightly worn somewhere. My steering is responsive, but some things just feel "loose" it's hard to explain. What are some good things to upgrade the front suspension with that typically wears out on these cars? Tie rods, tie rod ends? Control arm bushings? I've done a good bit of rear suspension/bushings etc, but nothing in the front yet, just springs and shocks. Also a previous owner had installed poly sway bar end links on the rear, but not on the front, so I guess I'll do the fronts too.. Thanks
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I'm beginning to think some stuff in my front suspension/steering is slightly worn somewhere. My steering is responsive, but some things just feel "loose" it's hard to explain. What are some good things to upgrade the front suspension with that typically wears out on these cars? Tie rods, tie rod ends? Control arm bushings? I've done a good bit of rear suspension/bushings etc, but nothing in the front yet, just springs and shocks. Also a previous owner had installed poly sway bar end links on the rear, but not on the front, so I guess I'll do the fronts too.. Thanks
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What's the bushing that everyone says don't put a poly bushing on due to binding? And what of those parts usually wears the most?
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What's the bushing that everyone says don't put a poly bushing on due to binding? And what of those parts usually wears the most?
I think you're referring to the rearmost bushing on the front, lower control arm, also known as the "caster" bushing.




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