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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 10:25 PM
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I have had my car for over 6 years now and just noticed I have heavy duty tie rods, you know the ones with the threaded tube and the jam nuts. I also found out that the springs I thought were stock are actually 7 coils which means aftermarket.

I guess the cheap Sears shocks was just a cover and there are some nice parts on there afterall.
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 10:33 PM
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nice find
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 11:15 PM
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At least it was a pleasant surprise, not a nasty one.
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 11:33 PM
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EDIT: disregard, i misread your post.
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I was planning on adding the stiffer springs and HD tie rods. Now I don't have to.
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