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Re: Do I need new strut mounts and bearings? (long)
Posted by Czar [Email] (more from Czar) on Sun, 3 Jul 2005 12:12:32
In Reply to: Do I need new strut mounts and bearings?, Steven, Sun, 3 Jul 2005 03:02:31
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You need to R/R to inspect the mounts/bearings. If the mounts are ok like no cracks then you can still use it while it is a good idea to replace the bearings.
If you do not need to replace the strut mounts then you can return to eeuroparts for refund less re-stocking, IIRC. For the control arms, check the bushings and ball joints. If the ball joints are toast, you might as well replace the pair. Genuinesaab sells the control arms with poly bushings. That may help the "floaty" steering. Another item would be to add the steering rack clamp.
Do you like the ride/feel of your car? Or, do you plan to make it sportier? If OEM ride, stick to OEM strut inserts and shocks. When I had the struts/shocks done, I went for Bilstein HDs and replaced the mounts and bearings even though they still look ok. Got the car used ('94 900S), so I figured I might as well update. Also got the steering rack clamp and 25mm rear sway bar from MP Performance. The handling improved and rides really good.
good luck!
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