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As I replaced the PS tie rod I grabbed my upper A arm and could move it back and fourth easily by hand. It didn't do that when I replaced the brake lines 16 months ago but I have put 7000 miles on the car since then.
Ok next weekend I replace the upper bushings on both sides with IPd polly's and upper ball joint on the PS for good measure. It is an easy job when you have done it before. In any case the upper ball joint was probably ok but by the time I figured that out I had damaged the bellows. The lowers are more recent but not changed by me.
If the image works you can see how worn the bushing were by the time they were replaced. I attributed some of the shaking to the worsening tie rod but I'll bet I was feeling some slop up top.
In any case I noticed that the clock position of my steering wheel is not what it was - the car still seems to track ok but I am betting it is either toe in or out.
So having not taken a vintage volvo for an alignment what should I look for in an alignment shop? I have a few independent shops recommended (not retail chain hacks) in mind but none I have used.
This is a good basic steering/suspension system that I suspect any long time mechanic has done similar jobs before. My concern is avoiding someone making a mess of things.
Any advice?
Details - stock steel wheels, 195/65 tires - cheap but doing a decent job.
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JFlora
67 1800S project
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