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Front End Inspection #557330
12/18/09 10:56 PM
12/18/09 10:56 PM
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Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
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Any suggestions on inspecting a front end at home?

I am looking at rebuilding the front suspension of my cuda this winter, but I am not sure how far to take it and what needs to be replaced.

other than pulling the wheels off and visually inspecting the bushings etc. what can / should I do to determine if other components need to be replaced?

Thanks,

Jas

Re: Front End Inspection [Re: CUDAJAS] #557331
12/18/09 11:10 PM
12/18/09 11:10 PM
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BROOK PARK, OH
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BROOK PARK, OH
Place jackstands under the lower control arms and leave the steering colum unlocked. Lightly wiggle the tire up and down with your hands at the 12 ans 6 o clock positions to feel for play in the ball joints. Wiggeling side to side (3 and 9 o clock) will show any play in the tie rods, idler, and pitman arms.


Some times it takes another set of eyes while the you shake it down.







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