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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 11:14 AM
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r53 front suspension issues

I am new to the forum and looking for some advice. I have the some front suspension issues with my R53 and want to know the best bang for your buck options. My strut tower bushings are both cracked, strut towers are starting to mushroom and lower control arm bushings are worn out... The steering wheel is turned about 2-4 degrees off center when driving strait, vehicle tracks strait wheel is just cocked. and my flat tire light and traction control light won't shut off (dealer states due to a bad steering angle sensor) and thats just what I can see w/o taking anything apart.
The car was lowered w/ mini madness 2.5" springs when it was new (03' 40k miles) everything else in the suspension is stock.
So far I am looking at the Power flex LCA bushings pre-pressed, strut tower bushing not sure which ones, under tower indurators (under strut tower plates), strut tower brace and maybe power flex ball joints... am I on the right path or is this set up overkill for a daily driver... any suggestions are appreciated
 

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