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Old 08-10-2005, 08:14 PM
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Default want to tighten up front end and need some advice please

I am awaiting my Stais Street Sports to come in, but when they do I will be installing them myself. Something I have noticed recently though is that the front end of the car seems loose. I think my front right wheel bearing is shot (i have the ever so feared constant hum). I will be making a weekend of the suspension install, and would like to do the wheel bearing at the same time as i have access to a press and a lift. Anything else i should be changing due to wear while I am down there (before and alignment)? I am a college student, so i don't have all the money in the world, but what are your suggestions? TIA
Old 08-10-2005, 09:08 PM
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Default Put the front end on stands...

and tug the wheel back and forth. Look for play from the ball joints in the control arms and tie rod ends. If you have any bad joints, order up the replacement parts before you start the suspension work, and replace it all at once.
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Default A poor college kid with enough money for Stasis street sports?

How about you fix what's broken *before* you upgrade teh car?
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Default whoa there...never said I was poor..just said I don't spend my money irresponsibly because I can't

afford to do that. My dad helps me out when OEM parts on the car need to be replaced...anything after market I am on my own for.
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