With the steering popping, you really should check your ball joints, tie rod ends, and pretty much anything and everything that deals with steering/pivoting. Be sure to include the A-Arm mounts, as well.
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WizAire CAI w/9" K&N & HV3, 2.5" d/p w/h/f cat, Cobra CB, PowerSlot slots w/Hawk HPS, GR-2s, GMPP handling kit, NextLevel STBs, Pilot Sport A/S Plus tires.
98 L36/MM5
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