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    Veteran Member Three Rings
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    I'm going to be doing a front end refresh and wondering is there anything else

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    that I need? I bought the Solowerks coilovers, front control arm kit and front strut mounts. Is there front strut bearings? What about rear strut mounts?
    Current: 01 A4QM avant daily driver.


    Past: 92 ABZ 100CSQM avant, 97 A6Q avant, 93 S4, 95.5 avant, 93 S4, 91 10vt CQ, 98.5 SC'd & IC'd A4QM sedan.

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    Veteran Member Three Rings QuattroBucc's Avatar
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    You could do sway bar bushings also

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    Veteran Member Three Rings
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    Thanks for the suggestion. I will definitely do those.

    I did a little bit more research, there isn't strut bearings for the B5 chassis.
    Current: 01 A4QM avant daily driver.


    Past: 92 ABZ 100CSQM avant, 97 A6Q avant, 93 S4, 95.5 avant, 93 S4, 91 10vt CQ, 98.5 SC'd & IC'd A4QM sedan.

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    Veteran Member Four Rings walky_talky20's Avatar
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    Looks like you're in Michigan, so I'll mention it:

    If you are changing all the control arms, you might consider replacing the pinch bolt on the upper arms with a stainless version. It's a standard length that is available at bolt stores for a few dollars a piece. This avoids it rusting and locking in place, as they like to do in areas where road salt is used.
    ^Don't listen to this guy, he's not even a mechanic.
    2001 Laser Red A4 1.8TQM, 5-Speed Swapped, 4.11 Final Drive, APR 93, 2.5" Exhaust, ST Coilovers, 034 RSB, A8 Brakes Front & Rear
    2006 Passion Red Volvo V50 T5 AWD 6MT
    2000 Satin Silver Passat 1.8T FWD Wagon, Slippy Tiptronic, 15" Hubcaps
    2001 Aluminum Silver Metallic A4 Avant 1.8TQM (winter sled)

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    Veteran Member Three Rings
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    Yeah that's one thing I hate about living here in MI is the road salt we use during the winter which rusts out vehicles here faster then car manufacturers car make them lol!

    I plan on using anti-seize on all the bolts that came in the control arm kit. I also plan on using anti-seize for my coilovers.
    Current: 01 A4QM avant daily driver.


    Past: 92 ABZ 100CSQM avant, 97 A6Q avant, 93 S4, 95.5 avant, 93 S4, 91 10vt CQ, 98.5 SC'd & IC'd A4QM sedan.

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