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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 12:17 AM
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im detailing my engine bay and plan on replacing all the rubber bushings. most the threads on here are about replacing with aftermarket kits. i want to keep my car as stock as possible. i dont care to win awards like top flight but i do want it to be as stock like as i can get it and afford. im looking at ecklers, zips front suspension kits in rubber. my question is, what type of quality parts are in the kits. is it best to buy the kit or are the individual parts of better quality. thanks for any and all advice.
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You might not need everything look at each part and go from there.
Front end bushings, tie rods, ball joints and everything else for the front can be purchased from the local auto parts store.
For the rear you have to use a sponsor.
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We use XRF front suspension parts here in the shop and in the catalog. They are as good as anything else out there, and a better value than most. Let me know if you would like more information.

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