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Control arm problems 200

posted by  unggthat on  Thu Jan 31 13:59 CST 2013
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I just got a Scan Tech control arm from fcpeuro for $34 and am acutally amazed at how good the quality is. Didn't see that one coming. $34?! I could buy THREE before I got one Volvo one. I figured that if there is no rubber or plastic in it, I'd give Scan Tech another chance. It is even powder coated quite nicely. Comparing it to the very rusty original, the welds look good and it is a very close replica. the poly bushing kit for both sides was more expensive than the single control arm! And yes, those poly bushings go in like butter.

For the rear bushing, with a few pipe fittings you can press in a new one, or just take it to a shop and give them $10 to press it. Not too tough. Just take the back bushing housing off with the old control arm and then separate them--should be easier.

For the sway bar endlink, those are cheap (usually around $12). Just be sure to lift both front wheels off the ground when replacing it, or the bar will be torqued and you won't be able to get the new one to line up.

These are not extremely difficult things to do. If you've worked on the car some, it really is do-able.

Best wishes!

Nate






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