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Old Mar 8, 2002 | 12:56 AM
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Default Front End Bushings

I have a 1975 L82 4-speed on which the front arm control bushings are bad and need replaced. I intend on replacing with polyurathane bushings, but I am wondering what else I could request the mechanic to fix/replace/update while he is working on that section of the car, that would be an "easy" job. This is assuming the suspension is still all the original. Any suggestions or comments? Please help!
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Old Mar 8, 2002 | 12:58 AM
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Ball joints(lower)
Tie rod ends
Idler arm. :chevy
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Old Mar 8, 2002 | 01:11 AM
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Well, it will need an alignment probably (maybe) so you might have him set a little bit of negetive camber into the front wheels for increased cornering ability. Nothing extreme...maybe .5 degree negetive.
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Old Mar 8, 2002 | 12:30 PM
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Springs-your 75's front springs are at the end of there life. $48 for Moog/TRW in the 460 lb rate. She'll turn on a dime then. :cool:
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Old Mar 8, 2002 | 12:34 PM
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I replaced all of the above and the stabalizer bar bushings.
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Old Mar 8, 2002 | 01:41 PM
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Add the upper ball joints to the list.
Check out Vette Brakes, Vansteel, Zip, etc., they all have complete kits, cheaper than buying seperate pieces.
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