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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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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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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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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 Aug 16, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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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 Aug 17, 2009 | 08:03 AM
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Re: Loose Front End

i found a kit on hawksthirdgenparts.com

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

seems like a good price
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 10:42 AM
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Re: Loose Front End

Originally Posted by cprmn14
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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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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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.

Camaro Front Suspension Steering Linkage Kit
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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Re: Loose Front End

Originally Posted by DJP87Z28
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 Aug 17, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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Re: Loose Front End

Originally Posted by cprmn14
im having issues finding the spohn kit.
send me the link please?
Just go to the Spohn web site....
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