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06-20-2005, 12:32 PM
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Paging Kris Hansen :: Re your control arm ariticle
First, thanks for the <a href="http://www.kris-hansen.com/Audi/upper_control_arms.htm">write-up</a> on your webpage.
But I'm wondering if it's absolutely necessary to undo the shock, mounts and everything else you mention just to replace the upper front (straight) control arm?
It looks like the only limiting factor is the bolt will not come out in it's current location, but I'm thinking a sawzall or hand grinder and a new bolt might fix that problem...
Any thoughts?
But I'm wondering if it's absolutely necessary to undo the shock, mounts and everything else you mention just to replace the upper front (straight) control arm?
It looks like the only limiting factor is the bolt will not come out in it's current location, but I'm thinking a sawzall or hand grinder and a new bolt might fix that problem...
Any thoughts?
06-20-2005, 12:51 PM
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ok, so cut out the old bolt, then what? cut the new bolt and super glue it after putting...
the two pieces in? lol.
your best bet is to not to take short cuts on stuff liek this.
your best bet is to not to take short cuts on stuff liek this.
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06-20-2005, 03:53 PM
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How would you get a new bolt in, if you have to cut the old one out??
Best bet is just to take it out, since you have to take the pinch bolt out (which is by far the hardest part of the job) anyway, just take the whole thing out.
Besides, you can barely get wrenches in there, how do you plan on getting a sawzall in there, and where is the blade going to have enough room to make it's stroke?
Besides, you can barely get wrenches in there, how do you plan on getting a sawzall in there, and where is the blade going to have enough room to make it's stroke?