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Old 08-16-2009, 05:34 PM   #1
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Loose Front End
I have a 91 RS with a 305, when I take turns or even just driving, my front end feels loose. I jacked it up today, and theres play in the tie rod. Or maybe my idler arm?
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Re: Loose Front End
my idler arm had a $hit load of play in it, replace that. then do the center link/tierods, if the problem persist, worn a-arm bushings will cause play in the front as well
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Old 08-16-2009, 07:56 PM   #3
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Re: Loose Front End
I replaced the front steering parts on my 87 IROC with the Spohn front end kit with the ball joints. Replacing everything with new parts made the steering like new again. I recomend the Spohn kit over shopping for parts picee by piece and everything fits as it should with NO problems,
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Old 08-17-2009, 09:03 AM   #4
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i found a kit on hawksthirdgenparts.com

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/ca...ebuildkit.aspx

seems like a good price
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Old 08-17-2009, 11:42 AM   #5
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i found a kit on hawksthirdgenparts.com

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/ca...ebuildkit.aspx

seems like a good price
I think the Spohn kit is cheaper even with the lower ball joints...
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Re: Loose Front End
We sell a kit too that includes:

(1) Center link
(1) Idler arm
(2) Lower ball joints
(2) Inner tie rod ends
(2) Outer tie rod ends
(2) Tie rod adjuster sleeves
(2) Front sway bar links

Here's a link to it on our site. A couple of guys out here have bought it.It's a nice kit.

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Old 08-17-2009, 02:02 PM   #7
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I think the Spohn kit is cheaper even with the lower ball joints...
im having issues finding the spohn kit.
send me the link please?
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Old 08-17-2009, 04:09 PM   #8
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im having issues finding the spohn kit.
send me the link please?
Just go to the Spohn web site....
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