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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 01:37 PM
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The new shocks have arrived. It is finally time to replace the 30 year old ones. KYB's all around
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be like havin a new car.
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Well, how did it go? How does it ride?
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Much better ride. Additional suspension parts will be needed. starting to see some wear on the parts
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Much better ride. Additional suspension parts will be needed. starting to see some wear on the parts
replace it all
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That is the plan. Will be a great winter project
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Ordered front suspension rebuild kit this evening. now the waiting begins
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Well the new front bushings and ball joints are in, replaced the heater tube, and mounted the AC compressor correctly i am finally ready to take the car in for an alignment and see how the car rides now.
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I don't want to jinx you, but how do your rear trailing arm shims look? When I went for an alignment, the shop game me some home work. Since its a 4 wheel alignment, you should also check the rear strut rods and the strut bushings, they control the rear camber. Then make sure the trailing arm shims move free and the bolt can turn, those shims control the rear toe. If not, they will probably just do a front alignment.
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only did front end suspension so far. Car is much smoother over the bumps.
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