my front end thread

[Previologist]

Ah, that's interesting. I decided on Delphi for my sway bar link and tie rods based largely on reading of that forum, but I did not catch the Deeza connection, in fact, never heard of them until now. That only strengthens Delphi's good standing in my mind. Although when I read a little more last night I found a couple people who complained that their Delphi links did not last long. Mine is still going strong at 2.5 months, as it damn well should. I still plan to use another Delphi link when I do my other strut shortly. Found a local shop that will do the coil swap for $30-$40.

[Previologist]

I am still waiting for a coil spring insulator that is hung up in Dubai, otherwise I could finish this way-too-long front end thread this week. I received everything else I need today-left side tie rods and ball joint, all Delphi, and right side KYB strut, strut mount, bumper and bellows and Delphi sway bar link. I will get this left side done today or tomorrow, and finish removing the strut too. I already have the brake brackets cut and ABS and the top nuts off (I can't believe how hard those top nuts were supposed to be...been dreading it for years...and it is not hard, even with the airbag. Just tight).

Anyway for you engineer geeks out there the Delphi ball joint weighs 790 grams, and the outer tie rod about 680.