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    Delphi Control Arms

    The issue is maintaining them. After 3 yrs or so stop greasing them and boom problems surface.
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    Quick post - DIY'ers who suffer from rusted/stuck bolts

    I did see the YouTube, the issue is this: If you have a stuck nut and you have time, then Kroil beats others. Unfortunately, Kroil is NOT a fast solution. Its used in places where they spray and leave. Come back next day. Then it really shines.
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    CX-5 Strut Brands

    Just posted - I had gone with KONI, in fact my mechanic gladly took back my KYB and I lost just 1/3rd the price since it was so new. Replaced with KONI and its light and day difference when it comes to city /rural roads with potholes and bumps. Cornering, handling - all improved. And I just did...
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    Night and day difference with Koni Struts

    After so many years my 2016 CX-5 struts got bad - really bad and I opted for KYB struts from Rockauto. Installed them around 8 weeks ago and found they are quite the same as OEM when OEM stuts were in good shape. Basically, nothing to write home about. For those wondering - why not a kit, with...
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    CX-5 Strut Brands

    If 2017 and beyond: TEIN EnduraPro Plus Adjustable Shocks / Struts (Full Set) for Import at PRO Import Tuners If pre 2017: KONI Special Active
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    Delphi Control Arms

    Factory lasted 8 to 9 yrs. Probably less, since my clunky stabilizer links hit the issue. I'd say $70 + $70 and $200 labor (that's what mechanic quoted me) and if lasts 4 yrs, I'll still be okay.
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    Quick post - DIY'ers who suffer from rusted/stuck bolts

    Amazon has it = the whole shebang....
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    Quick post - DIY'ers who suffer from rusted/stuck bolts

    3 days worth of PB Blaster and Benzomatic, etc. was used to release few bolts on my 2016 Mazda 3 weeks ago. Met a guy who works in Newark Airport and he suggested I instead try Kroil Original Penetrating Oil Boy oh boy - this thing really works. My passenger side was worse and I was putting...
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    Delphi Control Arms

    Yeah I get it. But lowest I found was $250 a pop. Dealer price was + $310 here. Sorry - but can't simply afford that much. Delphi was $70. I checked around - folks said very decent quality.
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    Delphi Control Arms

    2016 2.5 GT AWD - confirmed control arm bushings - gone. The OEM control arms (front - left/right) are just too expensive. Any thoughts on Delphi? Delphi TC7800 Delphi TC7801
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    Stabilizer links with OEM replaced - but weird now when driving

    Yes. Just got back from dealership. The tech confirmed likewise.
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    CX-5 Clunk

    Exact same as OP described. Fixed by replacing the stabilizer links. Clunk remained and then replaced the bushings too. Went away. An auto body shop told me - always when changing links change the bushings too. Paid labor twice, lesson learned.
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    Stabilizer links with OEM replaced - but weird now when driving

    1 thing: thank you all! Really. For I was planning to replace my struts thinking its bad. Now I just saved myself quite a big chunk of $$. I just feel perhaps this exercise should be done by all who change the links. Perhaps not applicable to most but just in case.... I say this since not only...
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    Stabilizer links with OEM replaced - but weird now when driving

    Please see: Stabilizer links with OEM replaced - but weird now when driving
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    Stabilizer links with OEM replaced - but weird now when driving

    No - but son uses a software called Grammer called GrammerCheck - which I also use. Pretty good and re-formats too
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    Stabilizer links with OEM replaced - but weird now when driving

    Oh. All I did was loosen at the top where the links connect and then tighten it back to what somewhere here (in this site) was said : 36 to 40 ft. lb torque. Then repeat at the lower point same thing. Left and right. All the while while the car was in an alignment ramp, all wheels. As was right...
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    Stabilizer links with OEM replaced - but weird now when driving

    I completed this finally. It was a real b**** to have the car on a ramp and go underneath and do it. Finally was able to. Net result: Noticeable improvement in 2 areas: 1. Steering wheel turning : smoother by a lot. 2. Noticeable feel in driving down the same roads -> bumps, etc. are still...
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    Stabilizer links with OEM replaced - but weird now when driving

    That is only true if the bar is at its neutral rotational position at ride height. That condition I think here is being assumed, not guaranteed. The sway bar is: Not keyed Not splined Not indexed to the chassis Its neutral position is defined by installation, not design. Even with rubber...
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    Stabilizer links with OEM replaced - but weird now when driving

    @N7turbo A sway bar system has three variables, not one: Link length (fixed) Control arm position (changes with ride height) Sway bar rotational position in the chassis (not indexed) Even with a fixed-length link: If you connect both ends while the suspension is drooped You define the sway...
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    Stabilizer links with OEM replaced - but weird now when driving

    Recently got the front axle links replaced consequent to a diagnosed clunking sound. Sound is now gone. 3 weeks driving however distinctly feel the car got worse. Every bump, potholes - everything I am feeling now, while driving. Even the car is rolling more I think. To eliminate few things -...
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