Control/Tension Arm Remove and Replace
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Spray a lot of penetrating oil and keep using a huge rubber mallet. i dont know if I used a jack on the rotor to raise the suspension? I did loosen both ends of the control arm. did you do that? what finally happened
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Quick question for those who used the FCP Groton products, have you guys experienced any problem with it? After reading this thread, I was about to pull the trigger but read in other forums that their products were not very reliable. May be it was just a batch of control arms that they received or something but just want to double check first before proceeding.
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Quick question for those who used the FCP Groton products, have you guys experienced any problem with it? After reading this thread, I was about to pull the trigger but read in other forums that their products were not very reliable. May be it was just a batch of control arms that they received or something but just want to double check first before proceeding.
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if you have high miles spend a little more for tie rods, the upper strut mount, and even the spring pads. Its that while your there scenario.
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Found some complaints about the FCP products when I googled it to see the review. Most complaints were from the 3 series people, none from the e39 or e60 that's why I asked. I also notice several more brands such as Karyn or something like that at the RmEuropean auto parts store. Just want to make sure first before I proceed with the order.
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Just finished doing mine about 30 mins ago. Used Lemfoerder ordered from fcpgroton.
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I got it out with a hammer and a 3/8 breaker bar with a old socket on the threads to hold it in place while I hit it! When I posted my problem I just wanted to make sure it wasn't threaded on! It just hammered down and out!
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Tension Strut replacement: How do you get the ball joint side past the strut? Does it pivot around? I am confused about what i have read here and plan to do this job this weekend. I took the drivers wheel off this weekend and looked and it does not look lioke there is a lot of room.
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Once the front half of the car is on stands or elevated. Take you jack and place it under the rotor, put light pressure under it. Then loosen the strut clamp and move strut upwards by letting down the rotor your jack was supporting. Make sure to mark where it was before very important. Its a PITA but remind yourself your saving money!
I think thats how I did it. Others may chime in
I think thats how I did it. Others may chime in