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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 09:16 PM
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OK, just wondering if you guys think I should go through the effort of replacing this one bushing (actually I would replace the rear 2). I've checked the other ones and they are fine. If I should replace, I think I've read that it is possible to remove the rear bumper, the bolts for the 4 back body mounts, some ground straps, and just raise the back of the body to do the rear 2. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 11:11 AM
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do you have any problems with your doors .do they line up okay .if the only problem is the bushings don't look good ,,,,,then leave them a lone .
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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 11:32 AM
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I didn't think the bushing itself looked too bad. I would be more concerned about the rust around it and the condition of the bolt going throught it. I would leave that bushing alone.
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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 11:37 AM
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I wouldn't. It's ugly, but it still has life.
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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 06:56 PM
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The door alignment is OK. Thanks for your advice, guys! I'll leave it alone.
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