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Old 12-18-2006, 10:19 AM
arvy arvy is offline
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Originally Posted by anthonyb View Post
Did they check the rest of the steering/suspension when they did the left tie-rod? Is the suspension original? At that age and mileage a lot of stuff will probably be due for replacement, if it hasn't already been done so.

Also, if possible check the wheel bearings for wear, condition, and proper tightness.
Steering & suspension components were supposed to have been checked at each alignment...I asked, they said ok. Wheel bearings checked out ok earlier in the year by the same shop that did the shocks and first alignment. They replaced just one ball bearing that looked bad (forget which side).
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