Date:         Fri, 10 Aug 2007 22:21:17 -0400
Reply-To:     Wesley Pegden <wes@CS.UCHICAGO.EDU>
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From:         Wesley Pegden <wes@CS.UCHICAGO.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Control Arm Bushings (do I need to WELD?)
Comments: To: John Reddick <SVYOLO@YAHOO.COM>
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I like this attitude (so long we're talking about parts that are
cheap!).  The thing that's putting me off from doing the lower ball
joints is that you need some tools I don't have (well, that and the fact
that the boots on the ones I have right now aren't torn yet).  But maybe
I will go this route.  Anybody know if autozone lends out the tools you
need to remove and replace the lower ball joints?

Thanks again!
Wes

John Reddick wrote:
> Wes;
>     While you have it all apart, I would highly recommend doing everything,
> including all bushings,  upper and lower ball joints, and tie rods.  Then
> get it aligned.  You will now have a front end that drives like new for the
> next 15-20 years.  The parts are rediculously cheap.  Your labor you can
> value yourself.
>      It this time in the life of these vehicles, it is time to restore, not
> repair. While you have the front end apart, do the full Monty and forget
> about it for a long, long time.
>
>     My 2 cents
>     John
>
>