740 front bushings - to replace all, or some?

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Jamie - 23 Jul 2006 23:20 GMT

I bought a set of bushings for my front end and so far so good. I
pulled the radius arms off and will bring them to the shop tomorrow to
press out the old bushings and in with the new. I also will swap out
the radius rod bushings closest to the hub. These are a piece of cake.

The tough nut (literally) I am dealing with is the control arm bushing.
The end under the shock was easy, but the opposite end with the bushing
is a BEAR. I already broke one socket using my foot trying to force it
off. I can't get an impact wrench in there and my next attempt will be
a heavy duty spanner wrench.

Just to be sure, with 200,000 miles, is it safe to think this bushing
is worn, or should I just not bother now?

Thanks,
Jamie

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Jamie - 24 Jul 2006 00:35 GMT

I bought a propane torch today. What's the best way to get the nut off
using heat?

> I bought a set of bushings for my front end and so far so good. I
> pulled the radius arms off and will bring them to the shop tomorrow to
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> Thanks,
> Jamie

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zencraps@comcast.net - 24 Jul 2006 01:44 GMT

http://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/FrontSuspension.htm#RadiusArmBushingReplacement

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Jamie - 24 Jul 2006 02:00 GMT

Thanks!

> http://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/FrontSuspension.htm#RadiusArmBushingReplacement

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Jamie - 24 Jul 2006 03:50 GMT

Do the anti-sway bar bushings affect steering? They are cracked, but
don't seem split. I am trying to tighten the front end and didn't know
if you can feel play or vibrations of these are loose.

> I bought a set of bushings for my front end and so far so good. I
> pulled the radius arms off and will bring them to the shop tomorrow to
[quoted text clipped - 12 lines]
> Thanks,
> Jamie

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Jamie - 25 Jul 2006 03:06 GMT

OK, the car is back together. My efforts to remove the rear control arm
were useless. I don't hear or detect any problems so those are going to
stay. Otherwise it seems much better.

> Do the anti-sway bar bushings affect steering? They are cracked, but
> don't seem split. I am trying to tighten the front end and didn't know
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> > Thanks,
> > Jamie

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