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Re: Best solution for lasting ride height fix on 04 Aero Posted by saabsince 93b [Email] (#972) [Profile/Gallery] (more from saabsince 93b) on Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:56:56 In Reply to: Best solution for lasting ride height fix on 04 Aero, bill h., Sun, 28 Apr 2013 11:28:56 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
At that mileage your rear shock do need replacing. the ride height needs adjusting too. There are some nice ones on e * bay that let you fine tune the height.
the wallowing is more than likely the front bushing on the trailing arm. You need to replace this one with a Powerflex poly bushing. Google it and buy from Powerflex USA. The old one is tough to get out but is doable. You pretty much destroy the bushing doing it. Powerflex is 2 halves with a steel bushing in the center and just goes right in with no press. these are great instructions and photos http://photo.platonoff.com/Auto/20070930a.Saab_9-5_Rear_Suspension/
the upper outer bushings are probably bad.....I am sure they are bad. You need OEM rubber ones here. Tough to get out without a special tool, but need replacing. do the upper and lower outer ones.....both are probably bad.
SHOCKS.......I like the Koni sport shocks on the 95. Mine are at 50% setting and they work really well. Genuinesaab dot com had good deals on Konis. You can get Koni specific springs from them too.
You will not believe the difference if when you do the above changes.
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