rehab front end

[Flipper_1938]

Originally Posted by yaris9876

I need an alignment and shocks/brakes and tires ....should I replace the fat springs in the rear too??? with what.?? any ideas on other replacement parts that are better than stock...??? not looking for bling or noise..just good smooth quiet ride... 07 hatch 1.5 manual

My old echo still had the factory alignment, shocks, and rear brake shoes at 318,000 miles. I replaced front pads at around 240,000 miles.

No irregular tire wear, so why let a wrench monkey adjust something to get paid for doing an alignment.

I inspected the suspension routinely. Tie rods and ball joints were as tight as new all the way to the end.

It is downright amazing that a cheap car could be that good.