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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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Can someone give me the alignment measurements for an 89 RS? I took it to the shop and now it darts and nibbles much worse then before...
 
Old Oct 3, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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Front steering parts may be wore out and can not hold alignment, it is 20yr old car. Picture of parts that may require repacement
 

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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 02:46 PM
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Lets see theres a... Draglink, tie rods idler arm, adjustment sleeves, I don't see a pitman arm. Oh goodie around $500 in parts I bet. Anyways I still need the measurements for now. I think it was what 3/36in toe in?
 
Old Oct 3, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueKitsune
Lets see theres a... Draglink, tie rods idler arm, adjustment sleeves, I don't see a pitman arm. Oh goodie around $500 in parts I bet. Anyways I still need the measurements for now. I think it was what 3/36in toe in?
For your Info the Pitman arm dose not need replacement unless damaged .. . Ball joints are also there and it is only $343. But you can keep trying the front end alignment, but with worn parts the only one making out is the alignment shop. so good luck. The Toe In spec is 3/32".....
 

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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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Oh well. Thank you for the info! I'll worry about parts over winter when I cant drive it lol
 
Old Oct 3, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter are all the same to me about driving my car in Florida.....
 

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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 11:40 PM
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Nice!, well I checked the measurement, it seems to be right. I guess the only thing I can point at now is worn out parts
 
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 07:42 AM
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You finally relized that parts do wear out and need replacement, went though all that this Summer. I am the orginal owner and keep my car in tip top shape, but I still can not prevent wear & tear on 22yr old parts.

I would suggest the steering kit from Spohn Performance....Good Quality & Price with one stop shopping for parts that actualy fit a 3rd car.
 

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