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#7 of 9 Re: Noise when turning right [ateixeira] by lordelpuz Jun 17, 2009 (7:39 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 17, 2009 6:36 am) Thanks ateixeira, I found out what it was, I had checked the wheel bearings and they seemed fine, in the end it turned out to be needing power steering fluid, the previous owner had neglected to keep an eye on the obvious and important things. Thankfully its ok again now, but thanks for the reply, its much appreciated. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jun 17, 2009 8:01 am)
#8 of 9 Re: Noise when turning right [lordelpuz] by ateixeira Jun 17, 2009 (8:01 am)
Replying to: lordelpuz (Jun 17, 2009 7:39 am) Cool.
#9 of 9 Re: Stock Suspension [desertcogo] by observer21 Jun 29, 2009 (9:45 pm)
Replying to: desertcogo (Mar 11, 2009 4:53 pm) The Miata uses shocks, not struts. At 72,000 miles (and 17 years), the shocks are likely very dead. Check out Bilstein HD (heavy duty) shocks from tirerack.com. Expect to pay about $400 for a set of four Bilsteins. (Also check out the less expensive KYB shocks.) You will also need new boots for the shocks, at somewhere between $60 and $150 for a set of four. Add in the labor for installation, wheel alignment and headlight alignment, and you should expect about a $700 - $800 bill.   As to the springs, avoid fooling with them unless there is evidence of damage. If you do consider replacing the springs, then you have other issues to address, such as changing the height of the car, etc. Consult an expert on Miata supension options before you think about that and prepare to open your wallet further.

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