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04-02-2013, 08:34 AM | #1 | ||
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I plan on keeping the car for another 6-8 years, as primary ride doing about 9000 km/year.
The struts are stuffed, so I think it is a good idea to to renew the bushes along with most all other parts of the suspension, except the upper and lower control arms, upright/spindles, springs and stabilizer bar. What do you think? A good investment? Also, Do you think the following at $280 is a reasonable price? What about quality? Any other options? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....tchlink:top:en Thanks for reading...
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04-02-2013, 09:12 AM | #2 | ||
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Yes do it!
Your car is over 10yrs old now, it'll feel like new again.
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04-02-2013, 09:41 AM | #3 | ||
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Yeah i agree with Raptor, do it Pete. Make sure to use the supplied lubricant liberally to stop any noises once reassembled. You'll notice a big difference on how tight the front end is!
cheers, Maka
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04-02-2013, 10:09 AM | #4 | ||
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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Ive gone with that exact package plus genuine upper and lower ball joints and swaybar links. Will hopefully have them soon and installed not long after. I am hoping for a new car feel and eradication of the damn clunking. Ive had the car for 4 weeks now.
Investigating making my own tool to assemble it all too. JP |
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