So I'm quite amazed what $1000+ can get me for my car...
10-03-2006, 12:54 PM
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don't be afraid to use big hammers...
you can get the lower balljoints free without the proper tool. I would expect the proper tool to make things easier though. Also you only have to the subframe on one side of the car. The other you can squeeze the lower control arm bolt out. Other then that most of it is pretty straightforward and Kris Hansen and BSK's writeups include almost everything you have to do. I would guess taking your time maybe 5-6 hours for control arms and tranny mount. First time is always the worst.
10-03-2006, 01:09 PM
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Take your time and don't expect it to go super easy
Load everything up with anti-sieze just to future proof yourself. The sledgehammer was my best friend during the CA replacement
10-03-2006, 02:09 PM
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I had quite an array of hammers. Just be careful of the fenders when you wacking away at something
ask me how I know
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