"PS I'm not saying that "liquid filled lower control arm bushings" is a bunch of bunk, but it's the wildest thing that I've heard in a while. I'm interested to hear more about what these people tell you regarding this. Proceed carefully and with suspicion. LB"

That was what I was waiting for, soneone to address the lower control arm issue. I'll chase down the local Sears tech with this long thread and politely request another pair of tires. Thanks Larry