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  • #1

    looking for comments on new suspension

    had troubles with my wheel bearings at fm3.
    after a LOT of thinking. i decided not to do aspire swap right now.
    car is on borrowed jackstands ready for overhauling...

    did some pricing for all new front end stuff.
    on EBAY there is a 1988-93 Ford Festiva BALL JOINT Suspension KIT Tie Rod
    from fms for $99...
    should i buy it?
    thanks in advanced for any help
    Last edited by gestiva; 10-10-2009, 04:03 PM.
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    how is that going to help your wheel bearings?
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    • #3
      Originally posted by gestiva View Post
      had troubles with my wheel bearings at fm3.
      after a LOT of thinking. i decided not to do aspire swap right now.
      car is on borrowed jackstands ready for overhauling...

      did some pricing for all new front end stuff.
      on EBAY there is a 1988-93 Ford Festiva BALL JOINT Suspension KIT Tie Rod
      from fms for $99...
      should i buy it?
      thanks in advanced for any help
      You need to talk with Scitzz about the front wheel tool kit he got from ebay.
      Are your fronts making noises? Thought it was just your rears that were iffy.
      And FWIW, for 99 bucks, I'd jump all over that kit if you've got the cash.
      I just paid that for two LCAs with bushings.
      Last edited by batstiva; 10-10-2009, 08:36 PM.

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      • #4
        since i had problems with the rear bearings, figured i would replace everything that can be replaced as far as suspension goes. as much as i plan on driving this car in the future to meets, i dont want anymore issues with "preventable" problems.
        93L sold. First FESTY!
        91L blue monster "BP swapped!" Robbed of its Heart for other Festy!
        91GL blue bandit(thanks to sparky) Sold twice! lol
        89L (thanks again to sparky) "SCRAPPED without my permission!!!!:nono:
        93L Clean Green Machine! (Thanks to Sedat)-Sold to other member!
        89 Auto LX Wrecked and stripped. violin
        93GL Sold Too Soon!
        91GL BP powered, ALL OPTIONS! banana time

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        • #5
          Originally posted by gestiva View Post
          since i had problems with the rear bearings, figured i would replace everything that can be replaced as far as suspension goes. as much as i plan on driving this car in the future to meets, i dont want anymore issues with "preventable" problems.
          I wouldn't touch the front bearings if there are no issues with them. They should give you plenty of warning before they actually will need replaced.
          "FLTG4LIFE" @FINALLEVEL , "PBH"
          89L Silver EFI auto
          91GL Green Auto DD
          There ain't no rest for the wicked
          until we close our eyes for good.
           I will sleep when I die!
          I'm a little hunk of tin, nobody knows what shape I'm in. I've got four wheels and a running board, I'm not a Chevy, I'M A FORD!

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          • #6
            alright, already got the rear left done, already got the rear right bearings/crushnut/grease/seal...
            the kit on ebay comes with A pair of control arm/ball joint assemblies
            Inner tie rods
            Outer tie rods
            Inner tie rod BOOTS
            Bushings and hardware

            leave the front bearings alone? just replace that stuff?
            93L sold. First FESTY!
            91L blue monster "BP swapped!" Robbed of its Heart for other Festy!
            91GL blue bandit(thanks to sparky) Sold twice! lol
            89L (thanks again to sparky) "SCRAPPED without my permission!!!!:nono:
            93L Clean Green Machine! (Thanks to Sedat)-Sold to other member!
            89 Auto LX Wrecked and stripped. violin
            93GL Sold Too Soon!
            91GL BP powered, ALL OPTIONS! banana time

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            • #7
              also, what shocks/struts should i use?
              93L sold. First FESTY!
              91L blue monster "BP swapped!" Robbed of its Heart for other Festy!
              91GL blue bandit(thanks to sparky) Sold twice! lol
              89L (thanks again to sparky) "SCRAPPED without my permission!!!!:nono:
              93L Clean Green Machine! (Thanks to Sedat)-Sold to other member!
              89 Auto LX Wrecked and stripped. violin
              93GL Sold Too Soon!
              91GL BP powered, ALL OPTIONS! banana time

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              • #8
                I would not mess with the bearings unless they are bad. Struts are going to to be up to you and how you want it to ride/handle. Regular new struts are a great improvement ...but there are a few things you can do depending....
                "FLTG4LIFE" @FINALLEVEL , "PBH"
                89L Silver EFI auto
                91GL Green Auto DD
                There ain't no rest for the wicked
                until we close our eyes for good.
                 I will sleep when I die!
                I'm a little hunk of tin, nobody knows what shape I'm in. I've got four wheels and a running board, I'm not a Chevy, I'M A FORD!

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                • #9
                  max limit on struts would be $200 for 4.
                  i want it to handle/ride well
                  93L sold. First FESTY!
                  91L blue monster "BP swapped!" Robbed of its Heart for other Festy!
                  91GL blue bandit(thanks to sparky) Sold twice! lol
                  89L (thanks again to sparky) "SCRAPPED without my permission!!!!:nono:
                  93L Clean Green Machine! (Thanks to Sedat)-Sold to other member!
                  89 Auto LX Wrecked and stripped. violin
                  93GL Sold Too Soon!
                  91GL BP powered, ALL OPTIONS! banana time

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                  • #10
                    Is there a problems with the way it handles? I know the rear bearings were iffy, but how did it ride? Never drove it, so just going by what others have said. Does it feel loose, like it needs stuff replaced? Did you figure the brakes out yet? That seemed to be the biggest concern at the time. Did you happen to pick up a wheel cylinder for the left side rear?

                    Dumb thieves go to prison, smart ones go to work for the Government.

                    1988 L - 232K miles Batstiva
                    1989 L - 247K miles Slick
                    1990 L - 281K miles Orphan Annie
                    Let the hoarding begin!! :mrgreen:

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                    • #11
                      9 times out of 10, the rear struts are shot an you'd never know. get the FMS kit and some Monroe struts and it'll feel better than a new car.
                      Trees aren't kind to me...

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                      • #12
                        the rear are way softer than i want. when i open back hatch and sit down they bottom out.
                        to answer ur question bastiva, no. nothing seems loose or wore out, just dont want any future problems. gonna look at brake system today and figure out my problem
                        93L sold. First FESTY!
                        91L blue monster "BP swapped!" Robbed of its Heart for other Festy!
                        91GL blue bandit(thanks to sparky) Sold twice! lol
                        89L (thanks again to sparky) "SCRAPPED without my permission!!!!:nono:
                        93L Clean Green Machine! (Thanks to Sedat)-Sold to other member!
                        89 Auto LX Wrecked and stripped. violin
                        93GL Sold Too Soon!
                        91GL BP powered, ALL OPTIONS! banana time

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