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New suspension - different sound 200

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posted by  punk240 on  Sat Apr 7 08:44 CST 2007
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New CA bushings over 2 years ago
New tie rod components 2 years ago
New bearings 1 year ago
Yesterday Installed New Bilstein Touring (BNE-1952), New Lower Ball joints, New Top Bearing mount, Alignment is even better!
1980 Turbo Sway bar installed as well.

Could elaborate on how easy this was to do despite most posts I've seen made this appear rather daunting... Took just 3 hours

I got a "clacking" noise in suspension travel. even when pressing on fender with all me weight.
Gland Nut supplied by Bilstein being used - 6 threads exposed.
Installing sway bar I noticed the bushings were rotting - ordering the Urethanes

Now that I've set this up, here's the question:

How many threads should be exposed at the top of the strut cartridge to KNOW you've sufficiently made contact with all the top end parts?
Currently I'm showing 13-14 - also I'm using a IR Thunder Gun for this.

If you're using these same parts I'd appreciate if you could count yours.

Tim

P.S. Hey, are the rear sway bars for the Turbo identical to the N/A's?






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