front upper control arm replacement
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front upper control arm replacement
has anyone here had reason to replace their front upper CAs yet? If so, did you just get OEM replacements, or aftermarket (CPP?)? The bushings and ball joints on my CAs are shot (and I'm well out of warranty now), so I'm replacing them with "upgraded" CAs, and I'll replace the tie rod ends at the same time. Total cost for parts (including nuts/bolts etc) from a local shop is ~$550. Any tips for the install are appreciated =)
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"upgraded" or "HD" ones are basically stock. It refers to a change that they made in the bushings (m
in 2001 when they realized that they were crapping out like crazy. Thus you already had the "upgraded versions" from the factory.
I'm not that much of a fan of the CPP kit since the ball joints tend to wear out prematurely. My friend pulled his off at 5k and they were loose as hell. He sent them back to CPP and they said that they were perfectly fine. I dunno . . . . he was getitng a lot of chattering with them over bumps & etc.
I'm not that much of a fan of the CPP kit since the ball joints tend to wear out prematurely. My friend pulled his off at 5k and they were loose as hell. He sent them back to CPP and they said that they were perfectly fine. I dunno . . . . he was getitng a lot of chattering with them over bumps & etc.
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CPP links probably aren't the best idea for a high mileage street car.
1. Alignments become a chore (and will likely be more expensive once the mechanic learns what a PTIA it is with the adjustable links).
2. Those heim joints are exposed to the elements, which means they are susceptible to more wear and tear than a sealed OEM component. Do you want to yank them out in 20K to have them rebuilt?
2. Those heim joints are exposed to the elements, which means they are susceptible to more wear and tear than a sealed OEM component. Do you want to yank them out in 20K to have them rebuilt?
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$300 for oem from ecs, did you price stock from dealer??
dang I'm feeling for you as I don't want the same!
are you sticking with you koni coilovers?? do you think played any part in the wear??
are you sticking with you koni coilovers?? do you think played any part in the wear??