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[*] posted on 3-23-2012 at 10:11 PM
I am blaming Tijuana roads


After about 9 years, I decided it was finally time to have my King coil overs rebuilt (probably about 4 years to late). Once they got it up on the lift. The mechanic sent me this VIDEO.

The heim joints had worked their way INTO the the aluminum shock ends. I also replaced the A-arm bushings, the upper ball joint, replaced the steering rack and threw some Bilstein 5125's out back. Just have to do the brakes and I am ready for a good baja trip!
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[*] posted on 3-24-2012 at 05:53 AM


that is bad, buddy!

awesome understatement of the year. what got you to realize something might be sideways on the suspension? post up some pics of the end result with all the new parts.




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[*] posted on 3-24-2012 at 07:03 AM


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Originally posted by woody with a view
what got you to realize something might be sideways on the suspension?

I am not sure I understand that question.

Quote:
Originally posted by woody with a view post up some pics of the end result with all the new parts.

I'll work on it.
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[*] posted on 3-24-2012 at 08:36 AM


what i meant was, how did you realize your suspension was shot all of a sudden? seems like that kind of worn out ball joints, bushings, etc... doesn't happen overnight.

it was kinda tongue in cheek.....




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[*] posted on 3-24-2012 at 11:23 AM
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they do down here !! overnight,, I swear !! LOL:lol: L&T
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[*] posted on 3-24-2012 at 01:10 PM


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[*] posted on 3-25-2012 at 12:46 AM


Quote:
Originally posted by woody with a view
what i meant was, how did you realize your suspension was shot all of a sudden? seems like that kind of worn out ball joints, bushings, etc... doesn't happen overnight.

it was kinda tongue in cheek.....


I swear I went back and edited that post. After I re-read it, it made sense. (it was 6am after all)

So I new the King coil overs needed to be rebuilt and the shocks in back where done. I have 35" tires so the steering rack was not a surprise. The torn up shock ends and ball joints were unexpected. The bushing squeaked like hell. Thank god that has been fixed.
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