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Old 05-05-2009 | 06:34 PM
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Question Going into the shop this week, anything else I should look for?

I'll be lowering my car this week (H&R Sports + Bilstein Sports), so I decided to replace the sway bar links and maybe control arm bushings while it's there. The guy said the links typically run $150 installed. Does that sound reasonable?

I have a slight clank/knock coming from my driverside front when I hit bumps with window open only (not that loud).

I asked him to give me the GRAND total for; Shocks & Springs install, alignment, sway bar links, and possibly control arm bushings if needed.

Just waiting for a call back. It's a repituble shop, so I know they'll do a great job.

Let me know if theres anything else I should have them look at, while they're working on the suspension anyway?
I want a nice tight ride.

Thank you in advance!

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Old 05-05-2009 | 06:37 PM
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The dealer I bought it from replaced them under warrenty in January. I think they're fine, but i'll have them take a peek. Thanks!
Old 05-05-2009 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by LeeRod80
I asked him to give me the GRAND total for; Shocks & Springs install, alignment, sway bar links, and possibly control arm bushings if needed.

Just waiting for a call back.
Don't forget the vaseline when he gives you the total. lol
Old 05-05-2009 | 06:55 PM
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Don't forget the vaseline when he gives you the total. lol
HAHAHA! Tell me about it! My butt is already clenching!

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Old 05-05-2009 | 09:17 PM
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Old 05-05-2009 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by JamE55
Don't forget the vaseline when he gives you the total. lol
Good one JamE55

Or

You can work on a Discount

Leerod ----> <---- Sweaty Indy shop guy

Old 05-05-2009 | 11:15 PM
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Thanks for chiming in.... S!!

Old 05-05-2009 | 11:33 PM
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Old 05-05-2009 | 11:37 PM
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Have him inspect the spring perches and the exhaust hangers.
Old 05-05-2009 | 11:53 PM
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Have him inspect the spring perches and the exhaust hangers.
Thank you, will do.
Old 05-06-2009 | 02:59 AM
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$150 for sway bar links? you're getting GREESED I bought the parts for $20 online and had a shop put em in for 40 bucks
Old 05-06-2009 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by MR888
$150 for sway bar links? you're getting GREESED I bought the parts for $20 online and had a shop put em in for 40 bucks
Link?

Did you do both sides?
Old 05-06-2009 | 05:06 PM
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Link?

Did you do both sides?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...Q5fAccessories
My bad, its $15

yeah both sides
Old 05-06-2009 | 11:44 PM
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Leerod you should be buying your parts here

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/car...0%20320%203789

Indy shops are good for labor save your money and show up w/the Parts in your backseat
Old 05-06-2009 | 11:46 PM
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Thanks bro.

Hey, when can I grab those pads?

Also, did you get a chance to speak with that indy shop on the marsh?
Old 05-07-2009 | 02:02 PM
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Ordered my sway bar links last night. $44 2-day shipping! Not bad!

SWAY BAR LINKS

Thanks again, Johnny!
Old 05-07-2009 | 05:29 PM
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JEAH!

I found a good spot through a friend, that'll do the whole install for $230 give or take. Including the sway bar links I ordered.

New question: Someone mentioned that I may need new sway bar bushings? I'm not sure if I even understood him correctly. Any idea?

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Originally Posted by LeeRod80
Ordered my sway bar links last night. $44 2-day shipping! Not bad!

SWAY BAR LINKS

Thanks again, Johnny!

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