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Old 07-28-14, 03:47 PM
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Don't really know, but when I bought the car it was lowered improperly on trash springs and stock shocks. So I'm sure the excessive bouncing along with the poor ride quality had something to do with it.
I actually found a thread on here about a guy who was having trouble with his alignments and it turned out his inner tie rodes were bent. So it can happen, and don't rule it out.
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When replacing Lower Ball Joints, What exactly is the most crucial parts to replace immediately? Would just replacing the Lower Ball Joints and the Tie Rod Ends be sufficient so that my ball joints don't pop off?
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Originally Posted by armanitran
When replacing Lower Ball Joints, What exactly is the most crucial parts to replace immediately? Would just replacing the Lower Ball Joints and the Tie Rod Ends be sufficient so that my ball joints don't pop off?
I only replaced the LBJ and outer tie rod. Those two makes a big different on how tight the ride will be. everything seems to be in great order on my car.
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WTF ??? I've ordered on rockauto, those are what i've received ! But the right references, the wrong parts without greasable design :







On the top, the really moog problem solver, on the bottom, a 555 in moog problem solver box !
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WTF ??? I've ordered on rockauto, those are what i've received ! But the right references, the wrong parts without greasable design : On the top, the really moog problem solver, on the bottom, a 555 in moog problem solver box !
someone needs to contact them . something is wrong in there online ordering somehow
Old 10-07-14, 03:54 AM
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Default The same problem but oposite sides.

Hi rktv,

i have the same problem with this parts but i recieved opposite sides. Do you want make change?

I am from Czech Republic so the post costs will be not expensive.

Write mi a PM to change adres.

Michal


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WTF ??? I've ordered on rockauto, those are what i've received ! But the right references, the wrong parts without greasable design :







On the top, the really moog problem solver, on the bottom, a 555 in moog problem solver box !
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Here some pictures of my moog ball joints.
Attached Thumbnails FinallyReplaced the Whole Front End-1_dsc_0653.jpg   FinallyReplaced the Whole Front End-3_dsc_0654.jpg   FinallyReplaced the Whole Front End-3_dsc_0656.jpg  
Old 02-07-15, 11:18 PM
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OP, any update on your suspension? any issues since install? hows the ride quality..
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Originally Posted by tmf2004
OP, any update on your suspension? any issues since install? hows the ride quality..
I have now sold the vehicle, roughly 4 months ago. But before I sold it, I had 19 inch 350 wheels, with hib cenric rings, Megan EZ Street Coilovers, with the replaced suspension parts. The gs, drove very tight and smooth. No more popping in the front end, turning was as smooth as butter.
The only thing I may have reconsidered, was to by the professional grade Raybestos inner tie rods. The service grades did not last too long. But you get what you pay for, and I was naive to think that the quality would not be changed due to the small difference in price.

The only thing I wish I had,was higher spring rates in the front, because the Megans bottomed at some times. I was on full stiff. I had to play with the ride height to get it perfect, but you cant go too low with megan and have good, quality ride.
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thanks for update and this thread. it will help others in there suspension refresh
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