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89 240 has rusted control arm. Is it worth saving? 200 1989

posted by  Ryan_R on  Tue Aug 31 07:15 CST 2010
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As mentioned, junking a car for a rusted control arm is like putting down a horse because it has a cold.

Bushings are cheap, so why reuse old ones?

Do check out the rest of the car for any major rust. Sometimes a rusted out component is just the tip of the iceberg.

-Ryan
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Athens, Ohio
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1990 245 DL 142k M47, E-codes, GT Sways/Braces, Dracos, A-cam
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