i think i forgot to insert the main problem in my original post, i dont' have a grand to spend, not even close. I'm already goign to be doing all the work myself if i can help it, and just getting it aligned after. I think, sadly, very shortly this car is gonna get past the "fixer upper" status it's at now, and just get driven into the ground.........
Ryan

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83 300SD.......sold
96 integra SE....sold
99 a4 quattro....sold
2001 IS300.......sold
2002 330i.........current.
2004 highlander limited....current.