89 200tq strut help

[Erik R Addy <erik@aero.und.edu>]

> From: Ktaahden@aol.com

> Since I received no replies to my last post a few days ago I thought I'd give
> it one more try.  I'm replacing struts at all four corners and would like to
> know what other odds and ends I should replace while I have things taken
> apart.  Boots and stops seem obvious but what about dampening rings, strut
> bearings, etc.?  After 118k miles should I just replace this stuff?  I'll be
> doing this in a few days.  I'm sure others have been down this road -please
> share your experience.
> 
My advice to you is to replace everything now.  Eliminate redundant
labor and
give you piece of mind and a car with less problems in the future.

Items I would replace in addition to struts:

strut bearings
strut stop
strut boot (dust boot)
I would also automatically replace the front tie rod ends if they
haven't been
done in the last few years (your allignment tech will thank you).

Items I would check and seriously consider replacing:
Tie rod ends (front and rear)
Wheel bearings
Ball Joints
All bushings (control arm, anti-roll bar, subframe)
CV boots

Heck, while you're there, you might as well check:
All brake hoses
E-brake cables
Front and rear calipers

And of course follow this with a _quality_ four wheel alignment.

HTH
erik
erik@aero.und.edu