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Opinions on various suspension components to replace

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Old Aug 28, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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Default Opinions on various suspension components to replace

Hello,
I just got a sedan 94 accord, ex manual with 95k miles. I bought the sucker as a beater to supplement my bmw. I love the honda, fairly impressed after my fiancee drives a 03 coupe ex.

Anyways, onto the question/situation :
I just replaced both axles and lower ball joints (autzone, reman by CCT). The vibration due to acceleration is gone as per research showed. I noticed the tie rods and upper ball joints in the control arm are fairly worn, and from what I can tell, original from factory. Do you guys suggest replacing these items with the amount of years/miles? Ebay shows numerous kits that include control arms/tie rods/sway bar endlinks for $139.99 or something, quite cheap compared to other online re-tailers. Do you suggest going with Ebay kits? This is my beater, so I would like to keep costs down as much as possible, but without too much sacrifice to quality. BTW, there is no odd front end quirkiness, or shaking in steering wheel.
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Old Aug 28, 2005 | 08:15 PM
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Default Re: Opinions on various suspension components to replace (bluskye)

Although I've purchased several items off EBay myself, I still hold a healthy distrust towards some of the stuff I find on there.
Although it took me years to understand my step fathers' warning, I've found it so true that you get what you pay for. Most of what you find on EBay are seconds, obsolete items, scratch & dents and cheap knock-offs.
I would feel better paying a little more for Moog or Federal pieces, than end up with some white box special. At the least, I'd wait to see if anyone has direct experience with these pieses.

You might try a "Google!!" search under "suspension kits accord" and see how many sourses pop up.

As to your direct inquiry, no the milage is not excessive. I drive a '97 CD720 Coupe with 198,000 with the original suspension (nothing has been changed). Others may have different experiences.

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