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Old 03-28-2008, 09:20 AM
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I could do it. But I'm awesome. You'll have to search your soul...
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Old 03-28-2008, 09:28 AM
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I think I'll just search my toolbox for the impact wrench :-)
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Old 03-28-2008, 09:49 AM
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I changed all 8 front control arms by my self, on jackstands. It can be done.
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Old 03-28-2008, 09:56 AM
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So did I. But it took 6 hours.
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Default the lower CAs are kind of a PITA as you have to drop subframe a bit for rear bolts to come out.
gimme a ring if you need a hand.

If you know exactly what you're doing you could knock it out in ~6 hrs.
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Old 03-28-2008, 01:58 PM
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I'll 2nd that.
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Old 03-28-2008, 02:15 PM
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Done them before, but if you want to drink beer and help out all are welcome
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Old 03-28-2008, 02:21 PM
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Default when are you doing it? i got nothing going on this weekend - just waiting
for my bearings and brakes - which shipped today, at last.
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The car's on the lift and I'm going to start now
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luckily I got new bolts so I just cut the bastards from the start to save time
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