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Originally posted by cthomp21:
To anybody replacing your struts/springs, spend a couple hundred more dollars and do a complete overhaul with new struts, springs, strut mounts, lower control arms, sway bar links, and bushings. Also think about replacing the inner and outer tie rods if your car is approaching the 100K mark.
Very good advice, except I am too broke to have done all that. I was only able to replace my blown svt struts when I got my tax return.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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I agree. What started out as a worn right front bearing turned into bearings, struts, rotors, pads, both front outer tie rod ends, front lower ball joints, and right rear caliper. Age and milege takes its toll on everything. Luckily I did the job myself and all it cost was my time and parts, but stuff was worn out/broken(or I damaged it in the process and knew it so it was replaced, would dealer/shop do so?). The only thing I thought of doing was the whole lower control arm, but I have the early style--$$$$, so I didn't but prolly could of used it. In fact, just got car back from alignment shop and after the SPAX and H&R's it coulda used a BAT adjustment kit. Considering one of the best characteristics of the car is handling, one should not skimp. That and its a PITA to do over!!!! 
98 E0 #4100 18's n stuff
06 Mazda6s Sport Wagon
89 Thunderbird SC
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I actually enjoy working on the rear suspension, front is a big PITA though.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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Yeah, rear was much easier. More linkages I prolly should have replaced, too
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06 Mazda6s Sport Wagon
89 Thunderbird SC
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Mine is at 122K and I dont have any steering/suspension issues other than rubbing in the backend. And my tires wear evenly - I got more out of cheap tires like my old Douglas GT-H that what they were rated for - so I guess thats good. 
E0 #4384 of 6535
Born Jan. 9 1998
My SVT from the ashes
147,466 miles, purchased Nov. 2002 @ 76,559 miles
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I don't have ANY issues either. But I realize that suspension/steering parts are getting old and worn out. It feels fine, very responsive, but if I was to replace everything that should be replaced it would be a big difference. It's not exactly because of issues, but to get the very most out of the car, just like when it was new or better than new.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15
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