Front Suspension Links

["tmpintnl" <tobyp@xxxx>]

Hello List - 

I thought that I would give those of you who are interested a quick 
update on the front lower control arm stabilization links. I 
finished fabrication and installation last weekend, and now have 
about 150 miles on them. There is no binding of anything, no 
excessive noise, or anything else that might be considered negative. 
(The following is purely subjective) The steering seems a little 
quicker, and it turns in just a little faster with a given steering 
input. Nothing feels unstable. I've had the car up to 90 mph with 
nothing unusual happening. The next phase will be straight-
line "panic stops" to see if everything holds together, and if there 
is any effect caused by the links (good or bad). It's kind of tough 
to judge this installation because my car is so tight anyway, with my 
urethane bushings, etc. If all goes well, I may detach the front 
sway bar to see if the links will hold the lower control arms in 
position. That is a big step, and failure could be expensive, so 
I'll let you know. Stay tuned! Don't forget to check (and change) 
those trailing arm bolts.

Toby Peterson VIN 2248
Winged1 - PNDC, Seattle