If you're redoing the front end, and I don't know how deep you are diving in to it, I have some more advice.

The lower a-arm bushings are a bear to replace. I'd leave them alone unless there are obvious signs they are worn. They may not be, and they are quite overbuilt anyway.

Lower ball joints are a no-brainer to replace if there's any flex there. If you look at replacing the upper arm assembly (Gen 2), don't go with a cheap Ebay supplier. I haven't been very happy with mine on the '95. If you're talking Gen 1, you can replace the shaft/bushings by itself and the ball joints by themselves as well.

Use lifetime warranty parts. I actually like AutoZone's stuff. Many times when I open a package, it's Mitsubishi anyway.

Done right, steering requires new inner and outer tie rods, idler arm and Pitman arm. Check that the center link is not bent. Get the vehicle aligned right away.

Suspension is Upper and lower ball joints, upper a-arm replacement/upper arm shaft replacement and if you're a sadist, the lower a-arm bushings. Take note to reinstall the torsion bars in the correct alignments. All fasteners should be rechecked for final torque with the vehicle on the ground, not on stands. Get the vehicle aligned right away.

I think that's everything.

John B.


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