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Need Fast Advice - Front end bushings

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Need Fast Advice - Front end bushings

Posted: 4/2/09 8:52amMessage 1 of 10
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My 81 was up on the lift and low and behold my a-arm bushings were shot. Everything else looked ok, not perfect but ok.
 
SO I know some things are going to be taken apart, what should I replace?  I dont want to go wild because Im outta work but I need to fix this BUT I dont want to do it twice either.  I dont see anyone selling just a bushing kit. I'm seeing a total rebuild kit for about 200.00.
 
Thoughts?
 
Larry, do you have a remedy?  I'd love to flip you the business
 
Thanks, Kevin  
 
 
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Need Fast Advice - Front end bushings

Posted: 4/2/09 9:20amMessage 2 of 10
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Need Fast Advice - Front end bushings

Posted: 4/2/09 9:22amMessage 3 of 10
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You can go with Poly...or stay with rubber, (but use Moog if you stay rubber). 

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Posted: 4/2/09 10:40amMessage 4 of 10
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Kev, the bushings are probably available at Napa parts houses. You can get bushings by themselves from any of the parts vendors, too...OR...give Larry a call at
The bushings are kinda like brakes....you'll have to replace them sooner or later anyway. If the bushings are cracked from age, but the rest of the suspension is ok, then just replace the bushings...

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Need Fast Advice - Front end bushings

Posted: 4/2/09 11:37amMessage 5 of 10
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Adam; thanks for the referral.  We stock original quality bushings for $7.50 each, less 10% forum discount.  You can buy exactly the ones you need.

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Posted: 4/2/09 3:29pmMessage 6 of 10
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I just spoke to Mike over at Larry's.  As long as the car is apart, Mike thought it made sense to get the rebuild kit.  A present from my Dad..
 
Thanks Mike and Larry! 
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Posted: 4/2/09 7:17pmMessage 7 of 10
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Ahhhh...I just love a happy ending....

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Posted: 4/3/09 5:22pmMessage 8 of 10
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Kevin, let me know if want a hand. Does the kit come with ball joints?

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Posted: 4/4/09 5:46amMessage 9 of 10
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Paul - I dont have the hands, the tools or the space for this one.  Allens Performance is going to do it.  Its a total rebuild (ball joints, tie rod end, etc)...   Im redoing their computer network so Im hoping its gonna wash...
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Posted: 4/4/09 7:52amMessage 10 of 10
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Cool!! Happy days are comin!!

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