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posted by  rancher rick on  Thu Jan 19 02:27 CST 2006
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Hi,
This may seem like a stupid question; if the sway bar end links are changed on my wife`s 850 will the car need an alignment? The car is approaching 240K & in an effort to regain the new car steering "feel" maybe those should be replaced.
All/any suggestions welcome.
Cheers!
Rich








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    sway bar end links 95 650 850

    posted by  someone claiming to be Mr. Norm on  Thu Jan 19 04:19 CST 2006 [RELATED]

    If you get HDs and IPD sway bars, the stock sway bar links may only last a couple of months (personal experience). Get the IPD sway bar links at the same time, big improvement.

    No, you won't need an alignment for just the links.








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    posted by  Jack43 on  Thu Jan 19 03:32 CST 2006
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    The swaybar endlinks don't affect your alignment. If they aren't worn as evidenced by clunking noises, I wouldn't worry about them although they are easy to replace and FCP Groton has them at a very reasonable price.

    If you haven't replaced your struts and shock in 240K, then it is definitely time and this will make a significant difference in directional control, particularly on bumpy roads. I put in the IPD swaybars and Bilstein HD shocks and struts and was blown away at how much better the car handled. If your wife doesn't car for a firm ride, check out the Bilstein Touring shocks and struts.
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    96 850T, Bilstein HD, IPD swaybars







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