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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 08:25 AM
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Default So it seems I need new control arms. . .
Shop says my lower curved is shot on the passenger side, and I *thought* he said both were, but I also thought there was only one. What can I expect this to cost at an indy shop, or is this a DIY?
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 08:28 AM
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wasn't there a recall on lower CAs? Call the dealer with your VIN
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 08:30 AM
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If you can do suspension work, you can do CAs.
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 08:32 AM
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Default No, that was for the straight ones. This is the curved one, and its not covered by it.
Already asked, and they quoted me $810. . .
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I've never tried either, but I'm always willing to try.
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 08:39 AM
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http://www.performancepartsstore.com advertised yesterday. There's PureMS of course as well
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 08:43 AM
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Default How pressing is this issue?
Mine are squeaking, I figured I would handle it when I had the money.
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Default Mine squeaks and clunks alike, but I've got the money to get parts. . .
Trouble is figuring out if its something I can do myself. I found the part for $110, but I'm wondering how easy of a job it is, or if I am better off leaving it to my indy shop to fix it.
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Default Oh, good prices there. Thanks, I'm considering attempting it. . .
Now if I had that updated service manual CD. . .
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Default I've been wondering how difficult of a DIY it is too
my fronts are clunking and yesterday my rears started to squeak
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