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Re: Thrust rod bushings.
You wrote:
>1- Will I need any special tools to get the thrust arm off.??
If you are going to replace the thrust bearing I would suggest
replacing all the bushing to rebuild the front suspension. The only
special tool needed in that case is a tie rod separater available in
tool stores for $15. You will need access to a hydrolic press to
press in the new bushings into the arm. A machine shop can do this
for you (~$20).
>2- Do I have to keep the car up on jacks the whole time??
Afraid so, no bushings no suspension.
>3- From the looks of it I'll have to take out some stabelizer bar
>support to get to one end of the rod?? ^
It's pretty easy to remove to the sway bar so its not in the way.
>I wish I payed as much as the labor hourly rate !! Will this take a
>long time or the whole weekend. ??
Depending on your experience, I'ld say 7 hours.
Cheers
John