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Old 07-14-2008, 08:53 PM   #4 (permalink)
Wireman134
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Hello, again, with a update. I've got the suspension mostly disassembled. Have to figure out how I'm going to remove the upper arm bushings. Got my inside spring compressor today for the new springs. I went with Moog #5374 for the front and CC501 cargo coils in rear, Moog ball joints, Energy Suspension poly bushings, and Monroe Sensatrac gas shocks. The pivot shafts and upper arm bushings were replaced on this car recently. Does any one have a home method on removing the upper bushings without destroying the shaft. I'm cleaning the frame and firewall in the area with the wheel wells removed to prepare for paint also. This chassis has allot of dusty grime on it. The spring pockets were full of Arkansas dirt and rock mixed with oil and grease. Some areas it was rock hard 1/4" thick. Underneath in some areas factory paint and no surface rust. Got to paint the control arms and visible areas of frame and firewall, than I can start reassembly. It should be worth the effort, the suspension was shot.

Tony
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