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View Poll Results: How bad is my old IMS bearing goint to be?
Perfect, like new. 18 52.94%
Some signs of wear, but not too bad. 15 44.12%
Starting to fall apart, needed doing. 0 0%
Just about to cause engine detonation. 1 2.94%
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Old 09-29-2014, 04:14 AM   #27
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I had a look under my car, the arms that were replaced were the 'trailing' arms, and from what I have read on this forum previously, they are the most likely to be the problem. When mine were replaced (under warranty) I was told the job was worth about $2K, which seemed high to me but that's what he said. It included rear suspension realignment. If you have a look at the Pelican Parts website, there are 'technical articles' that should help you, including DIY alignment.
Yes. I think if there is a problem, trailing arms will be it. There's some good stuff about how to replace them in some old posts here. It's going back in on Thursday and I'll see what they say, if it's trailing arms, and it's expensive, I'll have a go at doing it myself.

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