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Old 09-20-2012, 12:08 PM
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How long do you guys think it would take to install the following? Any tips you can offer? I have never done any of this but the springs. Also anyone have any links to guides for changing this stuff? I think I read the best way to remove the bushings in the control arms are to heat with a torch. Also how hard are balljoints to remove? Do I need to do them with the control arms on the car? Can I just rent some type of press and press them out and back in? Which direction do they press out and in? Thanks a ton in advance!

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Pro-Thane control arms bushings for front
outter tie rod rends
lower ball joints
h&r ss springs
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How long do you guys think it would take to install the following? Any tips you can offer? I have never done any of this but the springs. Also anyone have any links to guides for changing this stuff? I think I read the best way to remove the bushings in the control arms are to heat with a torch. Also how hard are balljoints to remove? Do I need to do them with the control arms on the car? Can I just rent some type of press and press them out and back in? Which direction do they press out and in? Thanks a ton in advance!

MM CC plates
Pro-Thane control arms bushings for front
outter tie rod rends
lower ball joints
h&r ss springs
I could do everything on that list in two hours on jackstands with hand tools... EXCEPT for the a-arm bushings and ball joints. Better pack your lunch for that job, cause it's a pain. I might be lazy, but I'd upgrade the LCAs before I'd replace the a-arm bushings. I did that job once. Won't do it again.
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