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« on: April 02, 2014, 10:02:46 AM »

So my car has about 95k on it now and for the last 75k my car has been lowered.  I've noticed vibrations in the car at all speeds but it seems to get worse at higher speeds (during both acceleration and just cruising).  I'm pretty sure it isn't the rims or tires because I have two sets of wheels and the vibrations occur with both sets.  I believe the axles to be the culprit so I've purchased a new set but haven't got them installed yet.  Since my car is getting up there in mileage and since I've been lowered for so long, I figure there are probably other suspension components that might need to be replaced soon as well. 

Reading through this section it seems like compliance bushings typically wear out around this mileage so I'll probably get a set of those (should I go with OEM?  Not interested in any that require extra maintenance).  I'm going to have a shop replace these items (don't have the tools or experience to do it myself) so I figure I can save some downtime and labor costs doing this all at once.  Anything else I should get?
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« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2014, 10:33:20 AM »

What about sway bar links? I just had those done.
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« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2014, 10:57:31 AM »

Have a look at ball joints as well. Both uppers and lowers. Like Denny said, sway bar end links is another good thing to take care of.
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« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2014, 03:08:45 PM »

Are the front sway bar end links # 4 & 5?

4    51320-SDA-A05    LINK, R. FR. STABILIZER    1    $19.83    $13.88    
   
5    51321-SDA-A05    LINK, L. FR. STABILIZER    1    $19.83    $13.88




Are the rear sway bar end links # 8 & 9? (No idea why they list two different #s for each...)

8    52320-SFY-J01    LINK, R. RR. STABILIZER    1    $19.07    $13.35    
   
8    52320-SDA-A01    LINK, R. RR. STABILIZER    1    $19.07    $13.35    
   
9    52325-SFY-J01    LINK, L. RR. STABILIZER    1    $19.07    $13.35    
   
9    52325-SDA-A01    LINK, L. RR. STABILIZER    1    $19.07    $13.35



   
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« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2014, 03:11:40 PM »

I should note I have the TL-S front and rear sway bars.  I can't remember if the end links were changed or not for the install.  
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« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2014, 03:14:16 PM »

Yes to both questions.
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« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2014, 03:31:50 PM »

IIRC, the TL front end links are larger and stronger. They use larger "bolts", so you would need to drill out the hole in your front LCA.

Just a FYI, a lot of shops may be lazy and tell you to order a new lower control arm instead of replacing the bushings. Make sure they don't charge you for a replacement.
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« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2014, 03:56:10 PM »

Thanks guys. 

Z, can you be more specific about these ball joints, I'm having trouble finding them. 

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« Reply #8 on: April 02, 2014, 07:55:02 PM »

Check your motor mounts as well. Make sure they are in good condition without any tears or any fluid leaking from them. Also, check wheel bearings. Make sure they aren't loose. A loose wheel bearing can cause a vibration, but it'll be accompanied by a howling/groaning type of noise.

Lower Ball Joints = 51220-SDA-305   

As for the upper ball joints, it is sold with the control arms.

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51450-SDA-A01 Right   
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« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2014, 07:08:08 AM »

Thanks!   I'll need two of those lower ball joints right?
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« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2014, 12:48:22 PM »

Correct. Sorry I didn't get to the balljoint locating sooner Ike. Thankfully, Thien backed me up.
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« Reply #11 on: April 03, 2014, 06:23:39 PM »

Yes, you'll need 2 lower ball joints. One on each side. Be sure to look over both inner and outer tie rods. Over time the joint on either one will wear out and start to have play in them. A simple shake of the wheels from side to side will determine if those are going bad or not.
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« Reply #12 on: April 07, 2014, 11:56:34 AM »

Okay, noob question, if I get new upper and lower control arms, do I still need new upper and lower ball joints? I'm not sure if these ball joints are part of the control arms or not.
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« Reply #13 on: April 07, 2014, 12:18:03 PM »

Yes for the lower and no for the upper.
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« Reply #14 on: April 07, 2014, 01:41:12 PM »

Okay.  I think I have everything now. 

So my list includes:

1. Motor mounts 3x
2. Front lower ball joints 2x
3. Upper control arm with ball joint 2x
4. Lower control arm with bushing 2x
5. Sway bar end links 4x

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