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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 05:55 PM
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The Ex is smooth now!

I had a little noise coming from the front of the Ex, did not really notice it when I bought it a few weeks ago. It was hard to hear and I could feel it in the steering wheel the more i drove it. Took it to my local shop for them to check the frontend out, ball joints and all as suggested by others here. Sway bar replaced, new shocks and all 4 tires balanced......she is smooth and tight now!
 
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You have (or had) the first sway bar in history that wore out, they simply do not wear out. Why did it need to be replaced? Accident damage? Or did they just replace the bar bushings and end links.
Not meaning to bust your chops, just curious. Glad to hear the Ex is riding smooooth now.
 
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Replaced bushings and end links.The new shocks made a huge difference in the ride.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 07:28 PM
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Replaced bushings and end links.The new shocks made a huge difference in the ride.
Good deal! On my 1st X had to replace all 4 ball joints, my current X is fine.... does need a new steering gear box, mine is sloppy as can be
 
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 07:49 PM
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Replaced bushings and end links.The new shocks made a huge difference in the ride.
That sounds a lot better! Should be good for a long while now.
 
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