96ItaliaSE

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Ive talked to alot of .org member about ebay front end parts and pretty much all have said it is a good deal.

I ordered 1 left control arm, 1 right control arm, 2 outer tie rod ends and a stabilizer link kit for $185.96. I will be installing these parts sometime in the next week or so. I will keep my OE arms just in case there is a problem. I am always in search of a good deal so we shall se how this goes. I know old addage when you goto EBAY sometime you get bit by the junkyarg dog.

Imagine if these things actually hold up......what a deal it would be but im not holding my breath ( i got combined shipping at 210 if they are ok i bet a group deal would be pennies)

i will keep you informed

i also just ordered the innner rods as well

RH

PS these parts will be going on a maxima with s tech springs so they will be put to the test!!

Click here for my ebay auction winnings

Cant_Get_Ryte

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doesnt seem to be that bad of a price for them, good find.

Armani

It's hard to tell. We all know how ebay front bumper covers turn out to be. Fitment is completely off.

96ItaliaSE

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i dont think fitment will be an issue....i think standing the test of time may be

gabex

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Saw this, just wondering, its for A32 Cefiro... is this just OEM replacement, or an upgrade/performance part?

http://city-racer.hypermart.net/stee...tie%20rods.htm

96ItaliaSE

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Well I installed yesterday. Fitment is 100% accurate. I went to align and I just missed being in spec at -1.2 both sides. I widened the upper strut bolt with a dremel (made it football shape) and swung that baby out to a -.7 both sides. It rides a 1000 times better but it seems I have more road noise now. (strange). I hope these parts stand the test of time. Taking it on a spirited 200 mile run today. Hope all goes well

lilaclucymaxima

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be a soldier!!! let us know how it turns out

knight71

How long did it take to install the lower control arms..Im about to do this and a local shop quoted me $50 (canadian) each side..Also is an aligment necessary after installation.

96ItaliaSE

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I forget to mention i replaced the innner tie ends as well!

it took me about an hour per each side...my stuff was completely rusted and that balljoint knut was a PITA. You dont need a alignment after replacing the control arms as long as is its done correctly. there are other variables involved of course but you should be ok!

knight71

Thanks for the reply.,,Did u feel any difference in steering response after all this?

96ItaliaSE

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im not an expert NJMAXSHELTD would be the one ask. If i am not mistaken steering response would be mostly tie rods as they are linked into the steering rack. Replacing your lca's should elimated the wandering feeling when you hit bumps or cruise on the highway caused by bad bushings and balljoints

knight71

Thats exactly what my problem is (wandering off after hitting a bump/unstability on h/wy)..hopefully this will solve my problem.

maximus_96

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my problem is a loose steering wheel. i bought a scion tc and the wheel feels so much tighter. would replacing the front end suspension parts solve this make the steering tighter?

pjp900

yes definatly, i just recently lowered my car and i bought the lower control arms and tie rod ends off of ebay. The difference is 100% noticable. My max feels like im riding on rails now. ive had them in for a month now and there are no noticable problems.

96ItaliaSE

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awesome pip!
another ebay front end in the hizzzzzouuuse !

knight71

Did u get an alignment done after the install?.

96ItaliaSE

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Knight you have to get a alignment to reset the toe which gets changed once you touch the tie rod ends. Its foolish not too....

PIP did both your LCA's have zerk fittings? only one of mine did. I paid 230 shipped for inners, outers, LCa's and stabilizer link kits. All quality look great EXCEPT the balljoints in the LCA's which look ok. I will check my balljoints monthly and if worse come to worse i replace them a name brand balljoint...so i spent 300 total instead of 230 well worth it ...well under priced.

Seems like there is a lot of interest I bet you guys can get a group deal on these parts for about 200 shipped.

dr-rjp

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Oy, eBay. Let's see...what haven't I bought off of eBay.

My last few purchases included:

-Lower control arms
-Tie rods
-Power steering rack
-Rotors
-Brake drums
-Front strut tower brace
-Window regulators
-Power winow master switch
-Plug wires
-Inner door seals
-Badges

...to name a few.