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Old Aug 19, 2015 | 01:37 PM
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One of my upper control arm bushing fell apart, also all the other bushings look dry rotted, I need to take care of the problem. So I feel I might as well install a new front suspension kit. One of the coils has a rubber spacer inbetween the metal spring, I guess to let the car sit level or maybe the tire rubs I will have to check that out. I'm thinking if I'm going to take the front suspension apart to do the bushings I also should replace the ball joints and things like that. My question is where is the best place to buy from and what company makes the best parts.
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Old Aug 19, 2015 | 03:17 PM
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Moog is top quality in this area, and Rock Auto has great prices.
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Willcox! US made components, forum sponsor, forum discount. The deluxe kit will replace every component.
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Old Aug 20, 2015 | 06:41 AM
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I like Willcox. They are forum vendors. On their site they have a great collection of video's that we can access.

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