lower control arm
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lower control arm
I need to replace my passenger side lower control arm.....how tough is this job using ordinary tools and ordinary mechanical skills ?
Also, any tips on how to do it easier / faster ?
Thanks in advance,
78 owner, Edmonton Canada
Also, any tips on how to do it easier / faster ?
Thanks in advance,
78 owner, Edmonton Canada
Racer
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: San Diego CA
I haven't done mine yet, but I'm planning on replacing all of my upper and lower control arm bushings soon...hopefully.
I have been asking around though, and from what I understand, you will need a spring compressor tool, a pickle fork to separate the ball joints, and other basic tools. The job sounds fairly easy, but just takes a little time.
If you replace the bushings, most people I've talked to recommend having a shop press out the old ones, and press the new ones in. They say it's easy to bend the ears on the control arm if you do it wrong, and if you do, most likely the control arm will be ruined.
I have been asking around though, and from what I understand, you will need a spring compressor tool, a pickle fork to separate the ball joints, and other basic tools. The job sounds fairly easy, but just takes a little time.
If you replace the bushings, most people I've talked to recommend having a shop press out the old ones, and press the new ones in. They say it's easy to bend the ears on the control arm if you do it wrong, and if you do, most likely the control arm will be ruined.
