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Lower Control Arm Replacement ???'s

Old Dec 3, 2003 | 05:35 PM
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Default Re: Lower Control Arm Replacement ???'s (ToniH)

For example, take a look at this kit and compare its $249 price tag to comparable kits from Vette only parts houses: http://www.p-s-t.com/fekgmpg.html
Not bad at all!!
If you want all the poly bushings you need to do everything (this kit has a lot, but not everything, especially the rear bushings), you can pick up Energy Suspensions kit from Summit Racing for $175.99. It includes everything but the sway bar bushings. Those run around $20 for the front and $20 for the rear. :cheers:
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Old Dec 3, 2003 | 06:01 PM
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Glad you posted...I just ordered one left and right upper arms...100 bucks a piece-great deal!

Course I'm going to then install new Global West Suspension bushings into them...:D
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Old Dec 3, 2003 | 08:11 PM
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I'm going to be replacing the front bushings too. How high do you need to get the front to allow the spring to release enough and get the lower arms out?
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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 02:50 PM
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> Not bad at all!! If you want all the poly bushings

My point was: it also includes all 4 ball joints...


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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 03:24 PM
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I'm going to be replacing the front bushings too. How high do you need to get the front to allow the spring to release enough and get the lower arms out?
1 foot should be more than enough. Actually, the room needed is so you can get under there to better reach all the other bolts that must come off. Like the engine cradle braces that connect under the engine and attach at the frame rails. Those must come off so the rear most bolt can be removed. I used jackstands in my garage.
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