1998 escort zx2.

The back right tire is wearing more on the inside. I was planning to replace the struts in a couple weeks but just read a consumer report on the 1997 escort that said the rear suspension arms were prone to twisting. They just bulked together an entire range so i wasn't sure if i should be worried about replacing that instead of my struts. To be honest i am not sure how to "check" a suspension arm for twisting...

Any ideas on whether i should replace my rear suspension arms or struts? Please...don't say both :S

-marshall

I've never heard about rear control arms twisting. Your vehicle is a 98 zx2 which was never manufactured in 1997, at least to my knowledge. I wouldn't worry about control arms twisting. I've never heard about such a thing. The front strut shocks should be replaced before the rears. Rears last a lot longer. Focus on the front struts and put in a strut brace. That will control body flex on tight curves and will substantially improve your handling.

Once any parts you decide to replace are done, have an alignment done. Rear alignment can be off.

wow. After going back and looking at my source, i realized that i misread the information. (http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/index.php?url=/carbycar/index.htm) Thanks for your help! I will get an alignment and ask the guys to check and see if i even need some new suspension.

Thanks!

Marshall