A-Arm Replacement
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From: Miami
A-Arm Replacement Hi there guys...My dumb *** hit the curb with the T/A and my A-Arm is shot along with a couple of other parts. My question is: Do I need special tools regarding the shock/spring assembly? Any tips would be apreciated. Thanks.
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From: NorCal
Re: A-Arm Replacement You'll probably want to have the suspension mounting points check by a body shop to make sure everything is in spec. Ususally when there is suspension damage, there is subframe damage as well.
Just a thought...
-Brad
Just a thought...
-Brad
Re: A-Arm Replacement </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Colonel:
<strong> You'll need a spring compressor. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Not if all he's doing is replacing the upper A-arms. Those just lift off when the shock/spring assembly is unbolted & removed from the body. (Just did this on my car yesterday.) All you need is basic wrenches & sockets. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
<strong> You'll need a spring compressor. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Not if all he's doing is replacing the upper A-arms. Those just lift off when the shock/spring assembly is unbolted & removed from the body. (Just did this on my car yesterday.) All you need is basic wrenches & sockets. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
