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Originally Posted by mattmacklind
Yes that is the case. I see the repair kit but don't really understand it. It looks like maybe the cap is welded over a clean break? This may signal the end. Damn car runs great, though.
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It's really a pretty simple repair job. The kit comes with new control arm bushings, washers, and nut. No other parts are required, as long as the UCA is still good. The torsion bar end has to be chopped down a half-inch. A cutoff wheel on a peanut grinder will take care of that in no time. The sleeve is fitted on and welded. You have to take a bit of paint off the torsion bar to facilitate a good weld. Then a little touch up paint to finish the job. I recommend painting as much of the sleeve as possible too. Even though it is stainless, it will rust. The whole job took me an hour or so, and it has held for 10K miles so far.
There are other techniques that have been described in these pages. YMMV with those. This is the best solution if you value your time.