fast!! I'll check that too.. thanks for all the good infos!
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05-15-2012
fast!! I'll check that too.. thanks for all the good infos!
05-16-2012
check trailing and lateral arms. bet your trailing arms are bent to sh1t.
05-16-2012
any pictures ? not too experienced on suspension comp
05-17-2012
The struts arrive today. I'm going to replace them after work.. anything in particular I should be aware of? any screws that I don't want to unscrew??
05-17-2012
if it hasn't been said yet the 2 lower bolts need to be pounded out of the strut/knuckle. loosen the bolts, unscrew them to the end so you don't mushroom the end of the bolt, and pound it out.
dont drop it once its loose, watch for the brake lines and such. easy job tho.
05-17-2012
I'll keep that in mind. thanks!Originally Posted by scottydoggs
05-17-2012
reading the repair manual...it says alignment is *mandatory* after strut replacement..i guess i am not doing it tonight as i have a 300mi drive tomorrow;
I was also going to replace rear struts too.. is the alignment necessary again after rear struts?
Last edited by kind153; 05-17-2012 at 07:19 PM.
05-17-2012
Is it necessary? No. Is it a good idea? Yes.
05-17-2012
yeah the rear can get out of alignment as well i guess, its all adjustable.
05-22-2012
It is finally finished! installed two front struts, and 4 wheel alignment.
Thank you all for your inputs!
05-22-2012
did the noise go away??
05-22-2012
yup yup
06-13-2012
ok.....sorry for bumping an old thread, but I think it's somewhat related.
Is this lower control arm Mad Monkey mentioned above? it doesn't look good....can I keep it like this?
this is a passenger side.
Thanks!
2012-06-13 18.44.53.jpg
06-13-2012
yeah you can drive on it like that but that pretty worn, make plans to change them both. both sides that is. and then an alignment.
06-14-2012
do I change the whole arms? or just bushings?
06-14-2012
Change the whole arms. They'll come with new balljoints as well. Ready out of the package for a straight swap.
06-14-2012
It will come with new balljoints??
06-14-2012
yes new arm with new ball joint and new bushings. take the old one out, and slap the new one in, that easy, you'll want an alignment after you are done. your steering wheel may be off a little bit when your done.
06-14-2012
rock auto has the whole lca for like 40 something a side. yes just replace the whole arm.(s) its like a 3 bolt job really.
06-14-2012
the shops didn't tell me about the lca when they were doing the struts..and I don't notice any shake on highway. does it mean I can put it off for, maybe, 5k miles?
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