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Bad Strut Bushing? 850 1993

posted by  KlausC on  Tue Sep 8 05:36 CST 2009
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The correct term is "spring seat", and, you need a new one(OEM only). Unfortunately, it is the same labor to also replace the strut and an alignment is required if the strut is replaced. IF you opt to have the strut replaced, you need to replace both sides, along with new spring seats and OEM bolts.

Shop around if you can to other mechanics, it won't hurt. If you haven't replaced the sway bar endlinks, visit IPD.com for their improved links. The end links are easy to replace - a 15mm box wrench, a 15mm socket, and some PBBlaster of course.

Some autoparts stores will lend you a spring compressor, sometimes of dubious quality, and that can really reduce your investment.

http://www.fcpgroton.com/category-exec/category_id/181/nm/Suspension_Front_and_Rear/sub_top_menu_item/by_make-by_model-by_year/by_make/78/by_model/1136/by_year/43

Klaus
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