NJ1.8

I keep getting a hollow/thud sounds every time I go over an imperfection in the road. I'm thinking either upper CA's or TRE, but I wanted to get any opinion from you guys before I start spending money replacing parts.

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Cypher2k

aside from a bit of surface rust on the tie rod ends, nothing visible.

Arcteryx::Stock Rods

all the arms and outer tire rods. by the looks of it, it'll be a hell of a job with all that corrosion you have.

your TRE boot isn't shot, but the rod doesn't look pretty and you'll want to replace it anyways once you do your upper CA's.

Arcteryx::Stock Rods

you can see a rip in the bushing on the control arm in the background.

NJ1.8

I did the coilovers about a month or two ago so I'm pretty familiar with the mechanics of the suspension. Would you recommend trying it myself with the corrosion though?

Arcteryx::Stock Rods

hand in some places. i would strongly recommend just buying the kit and doing everything at once so you don't have to deal with it again, plus you'll need an alignment afterwards. it's a bitch, but you'll save a lot by DIY. i've gotten quotes from 600-1200 just for labor.

NJ1.8

And can I just follow the A4 write-up in the tech section?

ac921ol

can ya point it out to me....i cant see it at all, second or first picture..

Arcteryx::Stock Rods

background bolt of the upper control arm.....look to its 4 o'clock position and you'll see a rip.

Arcteryx::Stock Rods

sorry, responded up top.