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Originally Posted by bodyart27
The only thing that looks suspect is the bushing on the right "brake support link?" (not on the end where it connects to the lower control arm - the side that attaches to the chassis). With the front end up on a jack, I couldn't figure out how to jiggle/push/pull the suspension correctly to see any movement or play on the brake support link. Any good way to check this?
Thoughts?
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If the brake link or guide rod bushing is really, really bad, you'd notice a clunking under your feet or the passenger's feet when you apply the brakes. In worst-case scenarios, it might even pull in the direction of the bad bushing.
The alignment shop 'should' be able to tell you if that bushing is bad or, you can pry on the rod with a long screwdriver at the bushing (chassis) in a fore-aft direction. No movement should be possible. If the boot on the bushing appears torn, then it's shot. Plan on replacing both sides. You can replace these parts w/o a spring compressor but a big vice and a workbench is nice.
Look at this
thread to see what they look like when worn
REALLY bad.