On the fronts, it is a good idea to replace the strut bearings (helps the struts turn with the steering wheel). They are not that expensive, and will make you pull the strut again if they ever get noisy. The bushings probably should be replaced as well. If you need to install the front camber kits, now is the time for this as well since they go on top of the front struts. The camber kits include the front bushings.

Inspect the bushings and ball joints in the front lower "A" arms. If the bushings are collapsed or if the ball joints are loose, this is a good time for them too, although you don't have to pull the struts down to change the "A" arms, you will have part of it loose to remove the struts.


Jim Johnson 98 SVT 03 Escape Limited