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91 LS400 Front end shakes violently at random

Old 10-24-11, 12:40 PM
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Default 91 LS400 Front end shakes violently at random

My front end starts to shake violently at random and braking is rough. I have brand new rotors, pads, calipers, brake lines. I took it to the shop and here is my estimate.

Bushings - 7 Lateral ARM Bushing RM Bushing -FRONT $365

Tie Rod Ends Left Inner - 160.59

Wheel Alignment - 79.99

That's all parts.. labor is 489.48.

I am just getting the bushings replaced and the alignment.
Do you think this will help the problem?
Old 10-24-11, 12:59 PM
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I think your shop is ripping you to pieces and you need to find a new one.
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thats kinda pricey....I looked up the inner tie rods not to long ago on ebay and they always have brand new Sets inner and outer, with the boot for 100$ give or take 10$ for shipping, that's a complete set or you can buy just the inner for about 30-40 bucks, and they are trying to charge you 160...I dunno im a DIY kinda person I like to learn about my car and save money at the same time...but you should look around a bit more
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that's more than OEM.
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I know the Tie Rods are expensive, Im not doing that
here is the price for what im doing.

Bushings Lower Left Front
7 lateral Arm Bushings
Front Left 70000000 R&R Lateral RM Bushings - Front Left Parts $365 Labor 190.00

Alignment 79.99

What do you guys think about the situation will this fix my problem.

And do I need an alignment again after I install the tie rods myself at a later date?
The tie rods are a preventive repair.
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