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10-26-2009, 02:40 PM
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| Member  Name: Chris Joined: Mar 2007 From: Ottawa Posts: 41
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Crispy's pictures | New control arms Hi, just installed new control arms and bushings. Took the car for a drive and the steering was really stiff! Is this normal till the ball joints loosen up a bit? Anyone else done this? Thx, Chris.
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10-26-2009, 06:31 PM
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Blackice's pictures | My steering was a bit stiff, but I would not call it really stiff...... It only took a day or so for it to improve. Car handles nice now I Bet  |
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10-28-2009, 09:57 AM
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Crispy's pictures | Feels good, after reading some more about this I believe that my steering alinement needs adjustment. Then it should feel really good!
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10-31-2009, 01:27 PM
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Crispy's pictures | Ok, so you cant get an alinement done until things like a blown rear wheel bearing gets fixed. I also have outer tie rods coming in the mail. Then I can get the four wheel computerized alinement done. Didnt realize how bad the noise was in the car until I had the bearing done, wow what a difference. I guess with 396,000kms on the car a few things are wearing out.
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11-12-2009, 03:46 PM
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Crispy's pictures | Okay, outer tie rods done, computerized wheel allinement done but I still have 'poor returnability' any ideas out there? Thx
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