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Mike_944 06-09-2013 12:53 AM
Can't keep an alignment...
 
I'm thinking control arm bushings? Mine look pretty bad.

:confused:

VirginiaF1 06-09-2013 06:46 AM
Last year, my factory original caster blocks and front control arm bushings were ugly.
Even after alignment, the 944's legendary steering accuracy was non-existent.

So, I lucked out and found sealed, factory 951 rubber caster blocks and the Weltmeister bushings all around up front.
Also have changed:
- all 4 wheel bearings,
- all 4 shocks/struts
- and ensured a solid ball joint pivot.
Sears completed a full re-alignment and WOW.

Still need to re-rubber the rear end.. ( Doh!)

mikepellegrini 06-09-2013 06:51 AM
Put it up on jack stands and start wiggling stuff and you oughta be able to figure out what needs to be replaced.

Gawernator 06-09-2013 04:34 PM
Lol SEARS did it? Lucky you.... they're so dumb here

VirginiaF1 06-09-2013 05:43 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gawernator (Post 7489544)
Lol SEARS did it? Lucky you.... they're so dumb here
Yup.. in fact JohnKoaWood suggested them.
They were great.. on my short list now.

Mike_944 06-10-2013 12:13 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mikepellegrini (Post 7488685)
Put it up on jack stands and start wiggling stuff and you oughta be able to figure out what needs to be replaced.
Easy enough

Quote:
Originally Posted by VirginiaF1 (Post 7488675)
Last year, my factory original caster blocks and front control arm bushings were ugly.
Even after alignment, the 944's legendary steering accuracy was non-existent.

So, I lucked out and found sealed, factory 951 rubber caster blocks and the Weltmeister bushings all around up front.
)
Did you get poly or rubber bushings?
How many bushings are needed for each control arm?

VirginiaF1 06-10-2013 07:41 AM
I called 888-280-7799 and the splendid folks at Pelican parts hooked me up.
Urethane front bushings, rubber caster blocks and rubber sway bar bushings.


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