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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 07:34 PM
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For those that always wondered, sawed, hammered, cursed, or pounded at the upper control arm bolt that gets rusted solid to the front uprights...there is a solution. I've been searching high and low for a chance to photograph THE tool, and here it was on display at SEMA. Probably overlooked by most with all the bling and girls, but nonetheless, quietly sitting in the corner was THE tool. It removes THE bolt, and the control arms in one fancy looking package.

If you have to ask how much it costs. It's worth every penny if you've ever tried to removing that bolt from a real stubborn car..
<img src="http://www.purems.com/images/my_storage/klann_control_arm_tool.jpg">

Well, almost worth every penny, maybe if you replaced control arms for a living. It runs upwards of $700.. *ouch*
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 07:36 PM
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I would just try to get cool with someone at a dealership and maybe they'd loan it to you w/ deposit
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 07:40 PM
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I want one of those sooo bad.
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 07:41 PM
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Default So let's suppose you were interested in only spending $500?...and not a penny more!

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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 07:43 PM
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SOLD!..
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 07:44 PM
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Default Can I be the first one to borrow it?

Gotta replace the front shocks, and drill holes in the upper spring plate and the shock tower. That rusty screw has to come out! :-/
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 07:46 PM
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We will start the bidding at $.50.
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 08:01 PM
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$0.55
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Default I've used an air chisel with a blunt rounded tip to hammer them out

does the same thing for less...
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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 08:32 PM
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Agreed. That fvcking bolt cost me a fender.
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