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Old 08-16-2012, 05:25 AM   #2
black_box
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Are you sure that they're to blame? My fronts were gone but my rears were fine last winter when I replaced them. You can use a crowbar to stress them while on a lift and see if they are good.

To replace, no need to get OEM. Rockauto sells Moog brand links w/ lifetime warranty for $25 ea. They were identical to the OEMs I removed at a quarter the price.

Make sure to support and lock out your suspension when doing the R&R, otherwise your camber will be off (if it's set up like the fronts -- ask how I know).
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