Getting ready to install ball joints,tie rods,upd camber arms,etc. what am i missing?
#1
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Getting ready to install ball joints,tie rods,upd camber arms,etc. what am i missing?
getting tired of replacing items one by one, so i am going to replace most of the suspension components over the winter.
so far in my possession, both lower and upper ball joints, tie rods inner and outer, sway bar ball joints, and replace rear camber arms with upd kit. cabin filter, kit for oil change.
i have the car lowered , i attached a pic of height.
so what else should i look into changing while i have the car apart?
I guess my biggest question in though once i replace all these alignment components, whats the best way to get this car dialed in so i can drive it 15 miles to MB dealer for an alignment and will they give me crap on doing a alignment with upd camber arms kit?
thanks in advance
so far in my possession, both lower and upper ball joints, tie rods inner and outer, sway bar ball joints, and replace rear camber arms with upd kit. cabin filter, kit for oil change.
i have the car lowered , i attached a pic of height.
so what else should i look into changing while i have the car apart?
I guess my biggest question in though once i replace all these alignment components, whats the best way to get this car dialed in so i can drive it 15 miles to MB dealer for an alignment and will they give me crap on doing a alignment with upd camber arms kit?
thanks in advance
#4
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whats teh best way to figure out if they are in need? car has 65k but PO must of lived on dirt rd or something as my side skirts look like they have been sand blasted as well as the clear bra right before the wheels have massive wear on them. that and seems like im changing a ball joint here and there, drives fine for a bit then something else goes suspension related.
anyone have any input on how to get the alignment close enough to be able to drive to dealer for alignment?
anyone have any input on how to get the alignment close enough to be able to drive to dealer for alignment?
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whats teh best way to figure out if they are in need? car has 65k but PO must of lived on dirt rd or something as my side skirts look like they have been sand blasted as well as the clear bra right before the wheels have massive wear on them. that and seems like im changing a ball joint here and there, drives fine for a bit then something else goes suspension related.
anyone have any input on how to get the alignment close enough to be able to drive to dealer for alignment?
anyone have any input on how to get the alignment close enough to be able to drive to dealer for alignment?
You may want to change trans mount and engine mounts, since it sounds like you drive rough roads and have a few miles now.
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E63 Biturbo, UPD Cold Air induction kit, UPD performance crank pulley and UPD adjustable rear suspension with ride height adjustment.
CL55 UPD Cold Air Boost kit, UPD 3000 stall converter, UPD 77mm SC clutched pulley and beltwrap kit, Custom long tubes, UPD crank pulley , UPD suspension kit, UPD SC pulley, Aux. HE, Trunk tank w/rule 2000 pump, Mezeire pump, UPD 5pc idler set, Aluminum rotor hats.
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#6
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i dont but the po must have. CT roads arent the best though either. is there a way to test the mounts before i spend more money ? thanks for the alignment info
#7
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What about sway bar bushings, while you swap the sway bar end links?
Don't forget the thrust arms left and right, those bushings go bad.
I'm doing the same on my car. They sell an entire 12 piece kit for the front minus the sway bar bushings and end links. GL!
Don't forget the thrust arms left and right, those bushings go bad.
I'm doing the same on my car. They sell an entire 12 piece kit for the front minus the sway bar bushings and end links. GL!