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XC92
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They want you to replace the entire arms, not just DSMs but in general (I ran into the same issue with my mom's Camry recently). It kind of makes sense, too, since it's not THAT much more expensive and a lot less work. But my take is if it ain't broke don't fix or replace it, and only fix or replace what is broke or will be if you don't replace it soon.
On my Talon this means replacing the BJs and bushings but keeping the stock arms, and just cleaning them up and painting them, which is what I did on the fronts and will do on the rears (already cleaned and painted them actually so they only need a touch up).
Come to think of it it's the same on my mom's Camry. I recently replaced the BJs and links and just bought some bushings to swap out. Also the tie rods. Ironically we both bought ours months apart in 1992.
On my Talon this means replacing the BJs and bushings but keeping the stock arms, and just cleaning them up and painting them, which is what I did on the fronts and will do on the rears (already cleaned and painted them actually so they only need a touch up).
Come to think of it it's the same on my mom's Camry. I recently replaced the BJs and links and just bought some bushings to swap out. Also the tie rods. Ironically we both bought ours months apart in 1992.
