Date:         Wed, 26 Jun 2002 02:05:38 -0400
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From:         Ben T <bentbtstr8@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Q: for H&R lowering springs users
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In a message dated Wed, 26 Jun 2002 12:54:14 AM Eastern Standard Time, mwmiller@cwnet.com writes:

> How can you spot weld rubber?>>

The bushing is surrounded by steel. The squeaks happen when the rubber becomes detached from the metal. To remove properly, the spot welds are ground off. The new ones are pressed in. Then the metal is spot welded back onto the arms.

At least this is the case in my 87 GL 2wd.

BenT

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