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Hey all!, After a loooong wait, My BAT euro handling kit is here, and I am about ready to put them on. I am also changing the steering knuckles, but is there anything else I should change while I have the front end in pieces? Looking for any advice, thanks!
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"steering knuckles"
do not those cost 300 a piece?
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On a 95 you'll probably want to go ahead and change out the sway bar links and the lower ball joints. also might not hurt to replace the upper strut mounts as well if they look all smashed or if the rubber appears brittle.
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how much are we talking about for these parts??
* upper Strut mounts:
* camber plates
* sway bar links
* lower ball joints
and which of these are the most important ??
I have a 96 with 120K miles and I am also doing the suspension... and i was thinking about what else should be done at the same time.
I am more concerned with critical replacements...
Thanks
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Originally posted by contour_phoenix_when:
"steering knuckles"
do not those cost 300 a piece?
no, more like $100 a piece.
98 SE V6 MTX
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BAT Handling Kit On wish list
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That's why you don't buy Ford parts for those components.
-'96 SE MTX 3L
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Originally posted by todras:
That's why you don't buy Ford parts for those components.
and what exactly should we buy? how much for the mentioned parts?
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Originally posted by contour_phoenix_when:
KNUCKLE, Contour, Mystique, Right 95-96 $234.40 $187.52
KNUCKLE, Contour, Mystique, Left 95-96 $234.40 $187.52
taken from ford parts online
http://www.parts.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=getLocator&siteid=213787&chapter=DP2FM0&appSectionid=19&groupid=20135&subgroupid=60923&componentid=0&make=10&model=Contour&year=1995&graphicID=FMP060&callout=3&catalogid=1
Oops, I guess you are right, just heard back from the local dealer, and thats what they cost. maybe I will just get the bearings in my old knucles replaced. Much more cost effective!
98 SE V6 MTX
KKM Intake (soon!)
Focus Euro SVT (turbine) wheels, Dunlop Sport 9000 tires
BAT Handling Kit On wish list
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