Rear Suspension Parts

[Eurythmian]

Replaced my brake shoes today and noticed the rear bushings and boosts are in need of replacing. After looking up parts, I now know I will need to replace the Stabilizer Bars and Tie Rods because the rubber bushings are all one piece and not sold without the bars.

My questions are, how soon should I have this work done? The bushings are cracked but still there. And if I do this work myself - will I need an Alignment after. The Tie Rod appears to be adjustable.

Thanks for your help.

 

[joegr]

Yes, you will need an alignment. As long as you watch your tires for wear, it's not urgent to do any of it.

 

[Eurythmian]

Yes, you will need an alignment. As long as you watch your tires for wear, it's not urgent to do any of it.

So, its ok to leave it unless my tires wear? I just bought new tires.

 

[MaddShadez]

So, its ok to leave it unless my tires wear? I just bought new tires.

Nothing will fall off or anything so it's not dangerous to drive with them worn. Just that they will wear tires faster than normal.

 

[lsintoronto]

I found the same thing when doing my brakes a few weeks ago. Picked up the parts from Tasca so just need to get them installed next.

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/fo...-for-this-and-whether-bushing-sold-separately

 

[RigsLS]

Wait ... "brake shoes" ?!?!

~ interesting

 

[LS4me]

Wait ... "brake shoes" ?!?!

~ interesting

I think it's break shoes.......

 

[RigsLS]

No shoes on any LS ever produced. It has some rubber boots here and there though!
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