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Would Turbo S control arms fit a 87 turbo?

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Old 01-10-2007, 10:07 AM
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Default Would Turbo S control arms fit a 87 turbo?

What are the part numbers on the 87? I cant get under my car?
Old 01-10-2007, 10:15 AM
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Control arms are the same between 'S' and non-S.
Old 01-10-2007, 10:43 AM
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You just can't use 86, which are shorter. If your thinking about rebuilding a set and you don't want to do them yourself or have the time, you might want to get an estimate from SSI Auto, let them do new bushings and bronze ball joints - they do excellent work.
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Old 01-10-2007, 11:32 AM
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SKi how much do they charge?
Are S control arm "special"?
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It really depends on the bushings you want: stock, Welts or Racers Edge. The ball jt kits are $124, one hour of shop labor, bushings are about the same on removal and install. I had them do the track car just because I was going to be coming back into town on the weekend of Hallett, I did my street car myself.


We have two sets for the track car, change them every two years and redo the ball jts, so we have an extra set in waiting.

Street car, with Welts and SSI ball jts.
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Do you use 968 caster blocks?
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on the street car, RE on the track car.



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