[Healeys] front end shake

[Bob Spidell]

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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