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Old 06-24-2005, 01:28 PM
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Lost me at "high quality air wrench." I'll just use your 30 minute estimate and have a pro do it!
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Old 06-24-2005, 01:54 PM
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Default Gear wrenches are an absolute necessity if you don't want to spend all afternoon on this...
My gear wrench set is easily one of the most often used tools in my box. Definitely worth the money for a nice metric set.

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Old 06-24-2005, 01:57 PM
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Default Word, you didn't bother to replace the other upper control arm?
I'll be that one is going soon too.

We were actually able to get that bolt off with a mallot!

Great writeup!
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Old 06-24-2005, 02:01 PM
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Default Yes, they are. They are really cool, and bloody expensive...
especially if you want the full kit.
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Old 06-24-2005, 02:03 PM
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Not if you take the whole upright out.. then you can use your impact to blast the bolts out..
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Awesome!!! I'll be doing this job in the next few weeks.
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Old 06-24-2005, 03:13 PM
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Good stuff!!! Especially like the chubby 3 finger measurement!
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Old 06-24-2005, 04:11 PM
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Default Suspension pieces
Where's the best(least expensive) place to get suspension pieces. I think most of my front end needs replacing. BTW does anyone else's 2.7t with aftermarket wheels pull to the right? Just had the dealer align it and it still pulls. Thanks
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Old 06-24-2005, 04:21 PM
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Default Does it pull or is the steering wheel misaligned? I'd ask to see the before and after
results of the alignment and compare that with the Bentley or (same) Hunter specs.

As far as suspension parts, ECS has full kits.
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Great writeup! Do you have one for the lower control arms as well????
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