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Skinflint needs suspension bushing advice 200 1984

posted by  Steve M. on  Sun Feb 21 03:56 CST 2010
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I just put a new set of tires on my 84, and in the process discovered (no real surprise) that the suspension bushings are all shot. Which is too bad, because I am feeling quite cheap. But the driveshaft is wobbly and the car feels way loose.

I'm not up for the massive presswork involved in a full DIY. But would it be worthwhile to pull the big suspension arms off and take them to a shop for the presses and then reinstall them myself? Or should I just suck it up and take the whole mess to a shop? Clearly, most of the cost of the job is the labor.

Then, on to the shocks. I'll drive this thing forever.

Steve M.

Raleigh, NC



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Raleigh, NC






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