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2whelr
04-25-2013, 01:12 PM
Before I jump in over my head, does the whole suspension need to be taken apart to do the front LCA bushings (the very front ones) need to be pressed out?
Or is it easier than it appears.

ep3colin
04-25-2013, 01:18 PM
Just bring the Lcas to a machine shop, it's not too expensive, like 60 for all 4 for me

Blah1219
04-25-2013, 02:58 PM
It's much easier than it seems. Just unbolt what you need to. But then bring the LCAs to a machine shop. I bought the front LCAs used off a member so I could just swap the LCAs right then and there and not have to have it all torn apart while I wait for the LCAs at the shop.

Blah1219
04-25-2013, 02:58 PM
Have you gotten your bushings yet?

2whelr
04-25-2013, 09:59 PM
Have not bought any, as this i my DD stock or urathane?

tinman5
04-28-2013, 07:07 AM
Have not bought any, as this i my DD stock or urathane?

I am from the school of "well we got this far, may as well upgrade" If you are satisfied with the factory ride go with new stock bushings. I on the other hand prefer to go with Energy Suspenion bushings, heim joints when available. Its a damn shame these cars came with that silly vertical compliance bushing though. If I could find a way to seal or boot the Blox spherical compliance bushing I would go that route in a heartbeat. Unless these can handle high street miles with occasional cleaning and greasing?

2whelr
04-29-2013, 07:06 PM
thanks for the help.