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Posted by: sk8kat1 Feb 18 2006, 09:55 PM

how long do you guys think it wiould take to install them

any hints

and I am pretty sure iI will need an alignment after , right ? is it worth it to buy the alignment shims I am seeing on ebay?

Posted by: rhodyguy Feb 18 2006, 10:01 PM

what is the complete scope of work you intend to do? what do you have in the way of tools? compressor, air tools,...? you can prob get all the shims you want in the classifieds here.

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Posted by: sk8kat1 Feb 18 2006, 10:05 PM

well I looked at the front end all the bushings seem to be good .. ball joint seem good ( but have a set of new already , came with the car ) -- so I guess unless recomended other wise just the tierods and possible brake caliper swap ( see otehr thread )

I have an air compressor and air tools I can get what I don't have

Posted by: McMark Feb 18 2006, 10:19 PM

You will need an alignment immediately afterwards. You'll have to measure the difference between the tires at the front of the tire and at the rear of the tire and try to make them as equal as possible. Once it drives straight take it directly to an alignment shop. Oh, you might want a tool to remove the tie-rod ends. They tend to be very difficult to remove.

Posted by: Dave Bell Feb 18 2006, 10:38 PM

Special tools

As I recall... a big hammer and "pickle fork" to separate the tie rod end... don't be gentle!

Need a 1 1/4" open end wrench to turn the end that mates to the steering rack... only a standard wrench is too thick..... you need the end of the wrench to me no more than 0.25 inches thick or it won't fit in the gap they give you... You can make such a specialty wrench starting with a standard wrench and a lot of work on a bench grinder or you can search around for something thin... The grinding takes a lot of time...... but is fun at night for the kids to watch the sparks.... I remember that part well.

- Dave