jqoutlaw@gmail.com wrote:

> I posted last week about a 1994 Accord EX with 235K+ miles that needed
> suspension/alignment/steering work. It is tugging and jerking the wheel
> up to around 40Mph, then a had vibration around 50-55, then a constant
> vibration to about 80Mph. Any transition in speed will cause a
> vibrationa as well. Oddly, if you go into a corner the vibration stops
> while turning at speed, but resumes when you get straight. The
> condition is getting worse, and I'm afraid it is getting pretty
> dangerous to drive.
>
> With the mileage, I'm guessing its the ball joints. The car is showing
> its in alignment, but its wearing the inside of both front tires.
>
> I figure a lot of bushings are worn out up front as well, and found
> this auction on ebay:
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-97...QQcmdZViewItem
>
> For around 160$ shipped this looks like a steal, but wanted to see if
> anyone had any input on it. Wouldn't it be easier to just replace all
> these parts at one time while the front end is apart?
>
> Do you think it would be a tough job for a DIY'er. I have access to a
> lot of tools, impact wrenchs, etc... , but not a lift.

With that many miles if may be worth it to replace the whole front end if
you plan to drive the car another year. You won't reget it.

I replace the suspension on my 87 accord and it drove and handled like new
until I sold it. If I can do the work, then anyone can. Order the parts
online, take the control arms to a machine shop to push out the bushings.
replace all the rubber and upper and lower ball joints.

The lower ball joints are pressed into the knuckle. You can either get a
ball joint press or take the knuckle to the shop as well. That's what I
did.

Make sure you check the bushings on the radius arm as well

Reassemble and enjoy. I never regretted the work I did once. The only thing
I wish I did differently is that I did all the work in one shot.