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    Re: Idler Arm and Gearbox

    Back in a previous life I used to be an alignment mechanic. Unfortunately Tim's experience is all too common. While there are great shops, there are also bad ones. If the shop can't or won't show...
  2. Re: Spark Plugs

    On my old VW van, which also had an aluminum head, I went to change the spark plugs and one came out with a helicoil on it. Someone had either cranked the plug in too tight and stripped it, or put...
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    Re: Suspension Questions

    A good alignment shop would certainly be able to check and adjust the torsion bars too. If they've been "fondled" it'll need to be done before they can align it. Its pretty easy for them and if...
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    Re: How to tell if the shocks are bad?

    Okay, this is an old post, but it wasn't answered and is a common problem. Only one bad shock will make for a bouncy ride.

    If you jack it & remove the front wheel, remove the 2 lower shock...
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    Re: Tires, tires, tires!

    Yeah that’s my take on them too—well suited to a van you don’t want to abuse too badly, but want to get out on some dirt roads for camping and hiking. I logged a lot of miles on dirt roads in my old...
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    Re: Tires, tires, tires!

    I got a set of those Michelin's on a Mazda pickup during one of those Costco sales and I really liked them. They had decent wet traction for an all season tire and a comfortable, quiet ride. They...
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    Re: Tires, tires, tires!

    I've been running on a set of Kumho Solus KR21 for the past 2 years on my 2WD. They had good reviews on tirerack and were one of the few I could find locally in the stock size. For such a cheap set...
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