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Old 05-21-2020, 06:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by christuna View Post
If you're changing the guide rod bushings and your car has rust then you may break the nut plates holing the bolts

more info:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2FxCx433L8
That's what happened with my 300SE, making it one of the ****est jobs I've done on my car. If you have access to a welder it's a good idea to put some extra weld points on the nut and bracket.
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