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Old 08-11-2005, 11:30 AM
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searched but didn't find a good definition. What excactly do they do?

And i've gotten my tie rods, timing belt, and steering rack done at 86k, should i expect anything else to let go other than the control arms in terms of suspension and what not..?

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they keep your car out of the woods.
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If you're still on original shocks and springs they'll prolly start to go as well.
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Default I could see the shocks going, but not the springs.

I don't hear too many people complaining that their springs have worn out.
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<ul><li><a href="http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-suspension.htm">http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-suspension.htm</a</li></ul>
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how much would stock springs and shocks cost + labor?
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Does the car fall under the control arm recall? Don't have the info with me but someone must
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