Re: Front end steering components

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@yahoo.com)
Date: Fri Aug 31 2001 - 09:41:14 EDT


Are you still under warranty? If so, get the current parts replaced under
warranty, and get aftermarket later. Save the money for now.

"Kevin (MAGNUM S/T) Hoegen" wrote:

> Hola,
> I wanted to know which parts of the front end suspension/steering assembly
> can be purchased aftermarket....in particular, which can be replaced with
> 'performance' type aftermarket parts?
>
> I ask because I shall be having the dealership taking a look at the front
> end of my 99 Dak.....I believe that the tie-rods may be bad...or something
> similar to that (I'm getting loose steering and can't get the damn things
> aligned no matter what). Unfortunately, these guys work fast, so I have to
> be prepared to have aftermarket info in the event that they say I need
> replacements.
>
> I have seen so-called aftermarket 'performance' ball joints, but what other
> assemblies/parts might I keep in mind that could be the problem and may be
> able to be replaced with a performance upgrade (when I say
> performance...basically I refer to anything that is "better than stock").
>
> I am not looking for particualr manufacturers (although that would be nice
> :-), instead, I just need part names....I'll hit the web and do some
> research on who makes what.
>
> TIA
> Kevin
> 2WD 99 Dak
> (you guessed it Bernd....looks like I aint finished throwing money at this
> Dak :-)



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