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alignment? 200 1989

In my experience, you won't need an alignment after front control arm bushings. Or at least, you won't need one any more than you need one NOW, and if it's been over a year, it's probably due for a check anyway.
The rear bushings, if bad, can affect the tracking of the rear axle, and therefore the center thrust line of the car. That usually screws the alignment up a little but again it would be more likely to be off now, and closer to correct when it's fixed.
Note that front ones can be done with basic regular tools- rears require special tools and spacers to keep from bending the ears on the rear axle housing.
Good luck!
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Rob Bareiss, New London CT ::: '87 244DL/M47- 234K, '82 245T/M46-182K, '89 244DL/AW70- 212K Not too distant past: 86 244DL 215K, 87 244DL 239K, 88 744GLE 233K, 88 244GL 147K, 91 244 183K






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New alignment? [200][1989]
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