Not only that, the physical and emotional scarring that comes from removing and
replacing long ago rusted-in-place A-arm mounts is the right of passage that
marks you as a true "Healey Nut" (plus, you'll push the envelope of your
vocabulary--just make sure no children are within hearing range).
bs
Douglas W Flagg wrote:
> John,
>
> Front end kits are readily available. The work can cost upwards of
> $1000.00 depending on the shop or whether you do the work yourself. But,
> as the man says, "You can pay me now or you can pay me later!!". When it
> comes to safety you want it done right, expensive or not. When you are
> cruising down the back roads or highways at 70+ mph, you don't want to
> worry. Life is expensive and so are our Healeys, but worth every penny.
>
> Doug
>
>> John,
>>
>> IMHO only 2/3 of the car should shake. :)
>>
>> Seriously, the rec you have gotten on the worn suspension parts and
>> shocks are the likely culprits. A pretty involved/expensive repair.
>> I would also take a careful look at the substructure as best you
>> can for broken or cracked welds or stress fractures in metal
>> pieces.
>>
>> Keith Pennell
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