xeris
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- Jul 16, 2012
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- Vehicle Year
- 1999
- Make / Model
- Mazda
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At 236000 mi. the creaking, thumping and squeaking needs to come to an end. Long overdue for a rebuild
Slowly getting ready to start gathering parts. The truck has lived it's entire life in AZ and the frame and suspension components are for the most part rust free. I have a ball joint press and have done this type of job before on other vehicles. Also have the torsion bar tool and have read up on how to remove them. I understand that it's more time to replace the bushings and ball joints in the original arms than replacing with complete parts. For me, extra time spent is not an issue, especially if it reduces cost.
I'm of the understanding that I will need camber/caster eccentric hardware to properly complete the rebuild.
A couple of questions that I have are.
Is there any advantage/disadvantage using the single or two piece (right side) upper control arm? Assuming I go with complete aftermarket arms.
Are the after market control arms, both upper and lower with ball joints and bushings, good enough quality? That is, equal to OEM parts.
Any helpful tips would be appreciated.
Thanks in advanced
Dave
Slowly getting ready to start gathering parts. The truck has lived it's entire life in AZ and the frame and suspension components are for the most part rust free. I have a ball joint press and have done this type of job before on other vehicles. Also have the torsion bar tool and have read up on how to remove them. I understand that it's more time to replace the bushings and ball joints in the original arms than replacing with complete parts. For me, extra time spent is not an issue, especially if it reduces cost.
I'm of the understanding that I will need camber/caster eccentric hardware to properly complete the rebuild.
A couple of questions that I have are.
Is there any advantage/disadvantage using the single or two piece (right side) upper control arm? Assuming I go with complete aftermarket arms.
Are the after market control arms, both upper and lower with ball joints and bushings, good enough quality? That is, equal to OEM parts.
Any helpful tips would be appreciated.
Thanks in advanced
Dave