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Old 01-05-2007 | 04:57 PM
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Im in need of a late model 86 944 passengerside control arm
my passenger side wheel shakes when turning to the left
If any one has anything let me know
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Old 01-05-2007 | 04:58 PM
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What do you want to spend?
Old 01-05-2007 | 05:00 PM
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well it depends on the shape of the arm but probibly 60 - 100
Old 01-05-2007 | 05:10 PM
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Why not buy a rebuild kit from Rennbay.com and do both arms and be done with it? There is no guarantee that another used arm would last for any length of time.
Old 01-05-2007 | 05:18 PM
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I can send a right side for 150. its in good condition.
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very true used is used
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well i got ran off the road by a semi truck and i think the arm is bent
but ill try the rebuild
Old 01-05-2007 | 05:23 PM
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did you check the tie rod yet?
Old 01-05-2007 | 05:24 PM
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It could also be bent and vibrating
Old 01-05-2007 | 05:27 PM
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tie rod looked fine
but ill check again
the guys that did some work on my car said it was the control arm
but they sounded like they didnt know what they were talking about
Old 01-05-2007 | 05:35 PM
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It is usually the ball joint that goes in the c arm. It may be hard to tell if it's bent
Old 01-05-2007 | 05:41 PM
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well what happens is when im driving straight its fine and when turning to the right its fine but at about 60 mph i turn slightly to the left it shakes alot
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Have you tried to shake the wheel to watch for movent? Put the car on the jack and look behind at the same time. You should see the spindle move on the ball or at the tie rod.
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ill try that
also were is the best place to look for suspension upgrades
does bilstien make any shocks for 944
Old 01-05-2007 | 05:55 PM
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Bilstien is good, but they are about the same as stock. Koni yellow sports are real nice though. You and I have the pre 87 offsets. Choices can be somewhat limited. The koni can also take the inexpensive oil over kits. It's alot cheaper that say Moton or Lede kits.


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