What has been done to your car before?


At 187,000 miles and being an 89' model, it could probably use most things. Is there something specific you are trying to cure?

Are you doing this or paying a shop?? Reason why is labor costs-

If I was paying a shop I might get NEW lower control arms but doing it myself- it's a good savings for the lower ball joints and bushings. I'd put new spring pads on the car ... struts can be reused unless they are bad.

Need to check the idler arm for play- 0.002" is the spec. Kit is cheap from the dealer.

I'd look closely at the drag link and the condition of the upper strut mounts. You'll probably need new boots for the struts and the end of travel stop.

Tie-rod end assy's are pretty cheap-FYI factory ones don't come with the nuts.

Rear requires lots of inspection to decide what is damaged.


Michael

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Michael McGuire
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