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Old 01-13-2003, 12:40 PM
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Just curious, saw the post with all the high mile engines. How are the suspension components holding up with the 100k to 200k+ from what it sounds like in the posts I dont see much suspension repair listed either.My car has 130K
Old 01-13-2003, 02:09 PM
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At 16 years, which I think is more determinative than the 75K miles on my 86 930, I observed two Bilsteins leaking so I changed them all... the ride was noticable firmer.
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Oil will break down the rubber bushings in a car rather quickly. At about 140k the bushings in my SC were shot, even without the oil contamination. With that said, I didnt really notice how bad they were until the new ones were installed.
Old 01-14-2003, 02:20 AM
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i have 140,000 miles and just had the alightment checked, everything is tight. have done nothing to it.
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Thanks for the replys, Just checking I was told by 130k the suspension would probably be worn out, just trying to see if that is what all of you have found.
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My Koni's were replaced back in "89" and it looks like the P.O. did the sway bar bushings. I'm running @ 173,500 and ready to lower it 1" and do the bump steer and alignment before I lose her for a month to the paint shop. Rick



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