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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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lol, that's actually how the LH (driver's side) one is. I think it prevents the LCA from hitting the gas fill tube. I thought it was broken too at first.
 
Old Oct 15, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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Update:

I got the Driver's Side drum trailing arm off and the disc TA on. The trick to the "stupid control arm bolt" was to heat it with map gas (or propane) and spray it with PB blaster, then use the impact to get it off.

I have to attach run the e-brake cable into the cabin and tighten all the bolts on that side.
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The passenger's side is still being a little girl, so I'll have to tackle her tomorrow.

I really hate having only 2-3 hours every other day to work on this. But thanks to my Grandma, whom is letting me borrow her Ford Taurus for the time being, I can still get to and from work (aka school (UWM))
 
Old Oct 15, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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Did you put stock lca's on?
 
Old Oct 15, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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Yes, I put the stock LCA's back on because I couldn't find ES bushings for the aftermarket ones I had. So, those are for sale, eventually.
 
Old Oct 16, 2007 | 03:59 AM
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you do know most aftermarket lcas come with poly bushings installed, right?
 
Old Oct 16, 2007 | 06:20 AM
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Looks great man, i wish i had the time and oney to make ths conversion. Hopefully next spring after im married and money is better i can make this change as i love to stop well lol..
 
Old Oct 16, 2007 | 06:21 AM
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Yes, but I'm not buying brand new LCAs just for the freakin' bushings! I haven't found a place that sells replacement bushings for aftermarket LCAs. The stock ones don't fit in the aftermarkets.
 
Old Oct 16, 2007 | 08:06 AM
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Yes, but I'm not buying brand new LCAs just for the freakin' bushings! I haven't found a place that sells replacement bushings for aftermarket LCAs. The stock ones don't fit in the aftermarkets.
Have you ever heard of winow weld?
 
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Hopefully next spring after im married and money is better
If I were you, I wouldn't count on that [:-]
 
Old Oct 16, 2007 | 08:12 AM
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Yes, but I'm not buying brand new LCAs just for the freakin' bushings! I haven't found a place that sells replacement bushings for aftermarket LCAs. The stock ones don't fit in the aftermarkets.
Have you ever heard of winow weld?
Nope, what's is it?

Are you talking about 3M's Windo-Weld??
 



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