Just snapped my control arm
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Just snapped my control arm
Well, I guess it'* time for a new driver'* side control arm. I just took a corner (not really even that hard/quickly) and my steering all of a sudden went crazy. So I pulled over..and Voila! My control arm was torn near the wheel, kind of dangling there.
So, it'* time for new control arms.
Suggestions on a good brand/place to buy?
How hard is the installation?
Any writeups?
So, it'* time for new control arms.
Suggestions on a good brand/place to buy?
How hard is the installation?
Any writeups?
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Being a older car, you may want to check local salvage yards. A pick and pull would be a good option. That way you can practice removing the donor, then pull yours and put the new one on.
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Phew..Lucky! The salt-crap on the roads here, along with the potholes, completely destroyed mine. :(
Are there any writeups anywhere? I'm pretty sure I can figure it out on my own, it looks pretty straight forward, but pictures always help.
Are there any writeups anywhere? I'm pretty sure I can figure it out on my own, it looks pretty straight forward, but pictures always help.