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Old 08-27-2008, 08:14 AM   #1
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I don't see a relationship between your wheel balance and the installation of the drop links/end links. The shop probably didn't tell you about the balance problem because they probably didn't drive the car to notice it. Replacing the drop links would not really require them to drive the car. It's a simple procedure of taking the old parts out and bolting new ones in.

HOWEVER, to do this job they DO need to take the wheels off. There sir may be your problem. A number of things could have happened:

1. Your wheel bolts are not torqued down tight. I would check this IMMEDIATELY as it would be dangerous to drive it this way.

2. If you have wheels spacers they may not have gotten them back on and aligned properly. This would be my best guess as to the problem.

3. They bunged up your wheels when they were off the car - maybe they knocked some of the balancing weights off or something. Otherwise, unless they're complete morons, it would be hard for them to really screw up your wheels.

That's my two cents...

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Old 08-27-2008, 08:53 AM   #2
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I added the M030 front sway bar (which required separating the links) with the car on jackstands, and I didn't need to remove the wheels. I didn't have to balance the wheels or get it aligned either.
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Old 08-27-2008, 10:45 AM   #3
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When I first got my boxster I had a serious vibration at the steering wheel, only over 75mph. The dealership said the wheels needed to be balanced and that fixed the problem immediately. Haven't had a problem since.
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Old 08-27-2008, 11:29 AM   #4
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Yes, the vertical stabilizer links that attach to the sway. I just couldn't figure out a relationship to replacing the stabilizers / drop links and throwing the wheels out of balance. I NEVER had anything but smooth up until this work was done so I related the two.

I also don't see how a wheel weight can come off. I bought some beater wheels for track and had a bear of a time getting the numerous weights cleaned off.

I put Michelins on these wheels about 9k miles ago, so yeah, they are probably old and worn ha ha. ugh.

I believe from your helpful responses there is no conversation to have with the guy... just go get it balanced.

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