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Old May 23, 2009 | 01:14 AM
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ball joints, control arms, tie rods, cv joints, replaced them all at around 100K front suspension reliabilty sux on these cars.
 
Old May 23, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by crystaladam08
ball joints, control arms, tie rods, cv joints, replaced them all at around 100K front suspension reliabilty sux on these cars.
100k could be an average amount depending on if you live in pot hole city. Course mine is really taking a beating as well and I'm at 106k.
 
Old May 23, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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I have the same issue with mine and i decided to replace them all .
what you think about this 12pc kit

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Audi-...Q5fAccessories
 
Old Jun 3, 2009 | 09:32 AM
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My only concern would be the long-term quality for that piece of kit from ebay. Could be a false economy if you intend to keep the car.
 
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