When you say 'out of balance', I assume that you are observing some repeating, pulsation or oscillation in something, is this correct?
>> Yes. It is a rotational issue.

Do you observe this in the steering at the wheel?
>> No.

Did you get the bushings installed with the little 'ear' aligned with the mark on the control arms?
>> Yes.

It is also possible or probable that the toe-in may have changed as a consequence of the work, but I would not think that this would lead to a pulsation/oscillation phenomenon.
>> My thoughts too. My novice impression is that if it is out of alignment >>because of the new ball joints or bushings that
>> the symptom(s) would be a tracking down the road problem, not a rotational >>deal. I have also checked and double checked
>> the wheel nuts to make sure they are all torqued up properly. The first >>thing I thought of was that I had not tightened them up after lowering the >>car but they are all good. Double checked the tightness on all bolts that I >>touched.

The ball joints at the bottom of the strut are another thing that needs to be in good working order. I assume that you checked the boots for any cracks/holes and also that the ball joint is stiff and not loose.
>> Ball joints were replaced. Torqued up fine and are still tight.

I really appreciate your help. I made an appointment to see my local indy guy Monday. His suggestion was to check the brake backing plates to make sure I had not bent either during my calisthentics under the car. I have checked the right and will be checking the left momentarily. I am also going to lower it onto wheel ramps so I can eyeball everything with weight on it. After that I am out of ideas...

Jim Lee
1996 960 Wagon