Date:         Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:38:20 -0700
Reply-To:     Jeffrey Vickers <jeff@VICKERSDESIGN.COM>
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From:         Jeffrey Vickers <jeff@VICKERSDESIGN.COM>
Subject:      Re: Front end bushings
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Thanks for that how-to, Paul. I tried one Kragen for the kit and all
I got was a blank look. Duh.
Have you ever done the control arm bushings?

jeff
On Jul 10, 2007, at 7:23 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote:

> Date:    Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:53:31 -0700
> From:    Paul Guzyk <paullist@GUZYK.COM>
> Subject: Re: Front end bushings
>
>> I've got an 87 Syncro and I've decided to replace the PS rack and all
>> the front end bushings since I gotta take everything apart anyway.
>> I'm also doing the lower ball joints, having just done the uppers.
>>
>> Questions:
>>
>> ---Anyone rented a FLAPS ball joint and bushing kit before and can
>> recommend one?
>> ---any other special tools I might need for the PS rack and any other
>> part of the suspension?
>
> Jeff, I have not done my Syncro lower ball joints yet, but I'm told
> they are easier than the 2WD (steering knuckle has less funky angles
> than 2WD, generic flaps press should work well).
>
> Don't use a pickle fork if you intend to re-use your tie rod ends.
> Use the appropriate rental/loaner tool to break the joint.  (check
> with Shucks/Autozone/Kragen/Crappy Tire etc)
>
> Below are notes from my 80-84 ball joint experience...
> http://californiavan.com/frontend/80-84lowerballjoints/