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Old November 17th, 2006, 11:47 AM   #1
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i have a 98gt i was think about changing out the bushings on the control arms. i was just wondering if is a hard job to get the old ones out and the new ones in.
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Old November 17th, 2006, 12:02 PM   #2
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not really, there are a bunch of install guides on the web here are a couple to give you the general understanding:

http://www.crazymustang.com/lower-control-arms.php
http://www.maximummotorsports.com/co...MRLCA-30r1.pdf
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I would say that if you need new bushings, go ahead and upgrade to a good , quality set of aftermarket control arms. The difference is amazing and the cost isn't that much more..
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Originally Posted by Twist 2 Go
I would say that if you need new bushings, go ahead and upgrade to a good , quality set of aftermarket control arms. The difference is amazing and the cost isn't that much more..
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Originally Posted by Twist 2 Go
I would say that if you need new bushings, go ahead and upgrade to a good , quality set of aftermarket control arms. The difference is amazing and the cost isn't that much more..
I agree!
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Originally Posted by Twist 2 Go
I would say that if you need new bushings, go ahead and upgrade to a good , quality set of aftermarket control arms. The difference is amazing and the cost isn't that much more..
I agree!
Agreed as well...The install is pretty painless...
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Originally Posted by Twist 2 Go
I would say that if you need new bushings, go ahead and upgrade to a good , quality set of aftermarket control arms. The difference is amazing and the cost isn't that much more..
agree
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