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Suspension , tires , Castor and Alignment 200

Thanks for your reply.
I try to put things a little simpler, I forgot you have to work on the lowest common denominator. Sorry guys.I even got my girlfriend to read it and she understood....I suppose she must a have a really good understanding of cars. I replaced the front control arm bushes. I used Super Pro (Plastic) When I finished the job the castor was out .5 of a degree on the left hand side. This is supposed to be a known problem. The manufacturer makes a corrective bush kit to fix this. The only way you will know if you car needs this is to use the kit I have fitted then get a wheel alignment. I do not believe that I should have to pay for another right hand bush when I already have the same part fitted. Castor is not adjustable on a 240. I need to bring the left-hand forward to match the right (or the right back). Has anyone had this problem ? I am running new shocks/springs Standard height. Standard wheels tires. Which as we all know wear quite a bit on the front dues to the factory alignment figures being not exacactly idea. Most of which are not adjustable. I know quite a few manufacturers that make car with bad alignment figures. It is quite common. Go ask a good alignment guy and he will name quite a few. Adjustable rear sway bar, I should have been more specific. Castor, Well I have never heard anyone want more on a 240 ! Why ? What do you think it would do ? I have seen the adjustable Castor/Camber kit and it looks nice. It replaces the top strut bearing Ect. Well thanks for your input guys. It was appreciated. I was hoping to have some input from people who had at least half an idea... Ah well. Please feel free to go back to your bakery's and working on cars while drunk (not really a good idea but I suppose you know what your doing)....






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posted by  Ash  on Sat Feb 16 20:39 CST 2002 >


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