Awhile ago, I got some new front springs for my car. When I went to install them, I learned that you have to remove the lower control arms in order to remove the springs. In the interest of not taking shit apart more than once, I decided to hold off until I could do a full front-end overhaul.
Keep in mind I don't know a whole lot about suspension, especially on these cars.
For my own reference, I'm going to list the parts I have and need here, and then ask a bunch of questions.
Lower & Upper control arm bushings
Lower & Upper ball joints
Coil Springs (have)
Sway bar endlinks (have)
Sway bar bushings
Anything else?
A list of questions
1) What Energy Suspension kits do I need for the upper and lower control arm bushings? I do not have a police package car.
2) Is there any special equipment required to remove the control arm bushings? I have a small hand-held propane torch, which I think I might need, but nothing more heavy duty than that.
3) What's the procedure involved in removing the bushings? I think I read something about torching them out, but I'm not sure. I also don't know what to throw away and what I have to reuse.
4) My Chilton's manual says that I can't replace the lower ball joint, as it's an integral part of the lower control arm, but I see them for sale. What gives?
5) Do I need anything besides a ball joint press for ball joint removal and installation?
Thanks guys!
Keep in mind I don't know a whole lot about suspension, especially on these cars.
For my own reference, I'm going to list the parts I have and need here, and then ask a bunch of questions.
Lower & Upper control arm bushings
Lower & Upper ball joints
Coil Springs (have)
Sway bar endlinks (have)
Sway bar bushings
Anything else?
A list of questions
1) What Energy Suspension kits do I need for the upper and lower control arm bushings? I do not have a police package car.
2) Is there any special equipment required to remove the control arm bushings? I have a small hand-held propane torch, which I think I might need, but nothing more heavy duty than that.
3) What's the procedure involved in removing the bushings? I think I read something about torching them out, but I'm not sure. I also don't know what to throw away and what I have to reuse.
4) My Chilton's manual says that I can't replace the lower ball joint, as it's an integral part of the lower control arm, but I see them for sale. What gives?
5) Do I need anything besides a ball joint press for ball joint removal and installation?
Thanks guys!
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