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Subject FYI: probably every bushing in your suspension is shot >>
     
Posted by my91z on May 31, 2005 at 11:27 AM
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In Reply To Suspension recommendation posted by Red October on May 30, 2005 at 08:02 PM
     
Message at 150K miles. Particularly your front upper control arms, which control your camber. Putting new OEM springs will not solve your comber issue. When the bushings in the upper arm become worn they effectively shorten the link and increase your camber. New springs will not fix this, sorry.

My OEM upper arms only lasted about 60K miles per set. I went through 2 or 3 sets and finally went to Stealin' adjustable upper arms with my Eibachs. The Stealin' arms hold up much better than OEM. There are other option availabale now which I would consider over them, however the Stealin' and real Midori arms were the only things available when I bought mine. Additionally, I've had to replace the inner brackets the upper arms mount to. The holes where the link pivots in became "egged" out, again increasing the camber. Once again, new springs won't fix this issue either.

My $.02 is that the Eibachs offer a great ride without being harsh at a great price. I wouldn't hesitate to reccomend tehm to anyone. Also, I've had them on for 60K-70K now and not had any alignment issues. In fact, I have 215,600K+ right now, and my alaignment is the best I ever remember it being. Tracks straight, no pulling, brakes stragith. Wonderful.

But, you'll only hear what you want to hear, and do what you want to do anyway, so we are all just wasting out time talking to you.

Mike

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