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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 07:32 PM
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I have a 96 that i have changed out most of the suspension components in the front end except for the upper control arm bushings. These are fine in the summer but get really squeeky when it gets cold. The car has 105k on it and the only reasons I didnt change the bushings are that I dont have a press and it looks pretty difficult. I asked a few shops in town and none of them want to do it. Is there anyone out there willing to do it for me if I mailed you the parts or does anyone know of a shop that would do this. I would certainly be willing to pay a reasonable and fair amount for your services. I found some salvage places that will sell the control arms but with the original bushings. I would rather have poly. Also, if anyone knows of a shop in CT that has done this for them. Thanks
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I have a 96 that i have changed out most of the suspension components in the front end except for the upper control arm bushings. These are fine in the summer but get really squeeky when it gets cold. The car has 105k on it and the only reasons I didnt change the bushings are that I dont have a press and it looks pretty difficult. I asked a few shops in town and none of them want to do it. Is there anyone out there willing to do it for me if I mailed you the parts or does anyone know of a shop that would do this. I would certainly be willing to pay a reasonable and fair amount for your services. I found some salvage places that will sell the control arms but with the original bushings. I would rather have poly. Also, if anyone knows of a shop in CT that has done this for them. Thanks
If you are patient, you can do it with a bench vise but it takes a lot of tries. I removed mine and installed new bushings going that route.
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