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Re: More>>
Posted by bill h. (more from bill h.) on Mon, 18 Mar 2002 22:26:25
In Reply to: Re: More>>, Dean, Mon, 18 Mar 2002 09:46:24
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Applies to 94 -early 95 models. The radius arm is a rather rough aluminum casting (and you are right, at first glance exterior casting flaws can appear to be cracks, but I will investigate further once out of the car). The casting is about 18" long and the rearward attachment nearest the firewall is the bushing in dire need of help. Since this is an anchor point of sorts for the front suspension (as is the upper strut bearing) wear her can cause the front end to "hunt" or wander as the car goes down the road. It can also cause uneven wear patterns in the tires and clunking or popping if wear is severe (like mine).
I noticed the same thing when I added the SAS sway bar. I suspect some deterioration of the rear axle bushings. They are similar in function to the radius arm bushings as they act as an anchor point, but are a bit harder to evaluate without removal of the semi rigid rear axle. I think abbott sells an improved design actually a bearing that looks much beefier. I shall look into this.
If there is one thing I can't stand it is a car with funky suspension and I am determined to get this straightened out.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Radius arm bushings, Nick?...Dean?..., bill h., Sat, 16 Mar 2002 20:19:07
- Re: Radius arm bushings, Nick?...Dean?..., Nickshu, Sat, 16 Mar 2002 23:07:41
- More>>, Nickshu, Sat, 16 Mar 2002 23:29:47
- Re: More>>, bill h., Sun, 17 Mar 2002 07:57:32
- Re: More>>, Dean, Mon, 18 Mar 2002 09:46:24
- Re: More>>, bill h., Mon, 18 Mar 2002 22:26:25 <-- Viewing This Message
- Radius arm, Jeff S., Mon, 18 Mar 2002 10:37:09
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