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06-30-2006, 02:05 PM
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123 Lower Control Arm Rubber Bearings
I'm currently in the process of rebuilding the front end of my 300CDT. So far I've replaced (or have at least removed the old component) the ball joints, upper control arms, tie rods, drag link, idler arm, and wheel bearings.
However, I'd like to also replace the rubber bearings that the lower control arms rotate within at the frame attachment point, as they look pretty worn. Is there any way to get these out and replace them without utilizing a spring compressor? Everything else has gone fine with a load put beneath the spring, but I feel like the spring would probably explode in my face were I to remove the bolt holding the lower control arm in there that runs through the rubber bearing, as that is the only anchoring point counteracting the downward pressure (besides the shock absorber).
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07-02-2006, 04:55 PM
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I guess that would be a "no?" Anyone?
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"I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brillaint blaze than it should be stifled by dryrot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time." -Jack London 1876-1916 1983 300CDT (running WVO since 12/05) 1981 300SD (parts car)
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07-02-2006, 08:34 PM
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I wouldn't feel comfortable doing it without unloading the spring. But I guess it can be done.
Danny
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07-02-2006, 09:19 PM
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But, why would you take that risk? Isn't your life worth more than $30.00? 
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07-03-2006, 12:27 AM
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I'm not sure about the value of my life at $85, perhaps $30  . Thanks (preemptively) for your help.
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"I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brillaint blaze than it should be stifled by dryrot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time." -Jack London 1876-1916 1983 300CDT (running WVO since 12/05) 1981 300SD (parts car)
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07-03-2006, 12:47 AM
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There is a separate forum........right on the first page.........you can't miss it. I think your life is worth $30. 
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07-03-2006, 12:57 AM
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Thank you so much! That is a huge weight off my shoulders!
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"I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brillaint blaze than it should be stifled by dryrot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time." -Jack London 1876-1916 1983 300CDT (running WVO since 12/05) 1981 300SD (parts car)
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