Re: Struts & more

[Andrew Duane USG/PE <duane@zk3.dec.com>]

Hairy green toads from Mars made Jerry Croucher say:

> I have an 86 4ksq with 144k miles on it.  The shocks are in dire need of
> replacement.  While I was in there I thought that I would replace the
> strut bearings and put new boots on the CV joints.  Tie rod ends will
> probally part of this job.  I have not inspected the front ones yet
> but the rears had cracks in the boots.
> 
> Is there anything else I should consider replacing?  ie. wheel bearings,
> ball joints, transmission & differential seals & control arm bushings

Yes.

Replace all the rubber bits inthe suspension. Subframe, control arms,
etc. Small cost for parts, half the labor's already being done.

It will make a WORLD of difference.

BTDT.

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Andrew L. Duane (JOT-7)			duane@zk3.dec.com
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