Upper Control Arms
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First off, don't buy any of the crap off eBay. Lots of people here will attest to that. Cheap and poor quailty.
Second, still have air ride? If no, then you can use same year Tbird uppers. If yes, you need to get them for a Mark for the ride height sensors.
Third, if you want OEM get out the big checkbook. As far as aftermarket, I use TRW/MOOG. Used to be 2 separate companies but merged as 1. Both companies had/have very good track records with quality.
Last, do you know if/when the lowers were replaced? Once you get new, nice, tight uppers in, it will put all the stress on the lowers. If there wore out now, be ready to replace them soon. Also could affect your trip to the alignment rack.
As far as online, you just need to shop around for the best deal. I have used rockauto.com for a lot of parts and always got good service. Plus I have a discount code, 13517261161928, that will get you a 5% discount. Should cover shipping. Just put it in the box that says "How did you hear about us" on the shopping cart.
Second, still have air ride? If no, then you can use same year Tbird uppers. If yes, you need to get them for a Mark for the ride height sensors.
Third, if you want OEM get out the big checkbook. As far as aftermarket, I use TRW/MOOG. Used to be 2 separate companies but merged as 1. Both companies had/have very good track records with quality.
Last, do you know if/when the lowers were replaced? Once you get new, nice, tight uppers in, it will put all the stress on the lowers. If there wore out now, be ready to replace them soon. Also could affect your trip to the alignment rack.
As far as online, you just need to shop around for the best deal. I have used rockauto.com for a lot of parts and always got good service. Plus I have a discount code, 13517261161928, that will get you a 5% discount. Should cover shipping. Just put it in the box that says "How did you hear about us" on the shopping cart.
BAD97LSC
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i have a pair of TRW's factory replacements that were on the car for almost 3 months when i was wrecked, they still look brand spanking new. autozone sells them for about 60 bucks each, i'll sell the pair for $75 for the pair plus shipping. thats saving quite a bit and like i said they are about 9 weeks from being brand new!!
mespock
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Did Jamie say Autozone Ahhhhhhh......
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If he is not interested in those Jamie, I am!
Hemihed426
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If you're going to do the uppers, go ahead and do the lowers. You'll be glad you did. Like somebody else said the new uppers will show up on worn out lowers and You'll be right back in there doing it all over again. Do the stut rod bushings too while you're there.
Lownslowlsc
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n/m.... wrong post
Thanks for the feed back, I sent Jamie a pm. Go fast thanks for the advise and no I don't have air so I know the T-bird stuff will work. I will also do the lower as well I was thinking about just getting it all over with any how.
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Sounds like a plan. Get it all done at once and relax!
BAD97LSC
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go fast i have a few pairs that are nearly brand new i only save the ones that have been changed recently i can sell you both a pair!