need help fast!!!!!!!!!:( DAIZEN BUSHINGS
11-19-03, 11:13 PM
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need help fast!!!!!!!!!:(
i have a real dilemna on my hands ppl and need help a.s.a.p.!!!
my car is in the shop right now with the whole front suspension taken apart. i was having daizen bushings installed(lower and upper controller arms) but ran into a problem. the upper controller arms bushings have been replaced but, the way the daizen kit is designed- the lower controller arm bushings don't come with sleevings(located in the middle of the bushing) the kit uses the stock sleevings that go in the middle of the bushing, then mounts to the crossmember and other suspension parts. This is where the problem lies...my lower controller arms(stock) are so badly damaged in the removal from the crossmember that i cannot use them on either side(driver or passenger side). my only option at this point is to buy 2 brand new lower controller arms from the dealer at $500 A PIECE!
(THIS IS THE REASON I BOUGHT THESE DAIZEN BUSHINGS- TO SPARE ME THE EXPENSE OF BUYING NEW ARMS!)-use the sleeving from the new arms and the rest of the arm is then useless to me...
i've tried some junkyards for arms..but turned up with damaged sleevings in all of them.
anyone have any quick suggestions,advice or helpful insight on this situation i'm in?
any and all input will be greatly appreciated!
....oh 1 more thing, it was also found that i need new front rotors.. they can cut the pair i have but, the work is not garunteed. what are my options as far as aftermarket rotors and how does it compare to stock?(crossdrilled is not an option)....TIME IS OF THE ESSENSE!
thanx in advance for the timely responses..
my car is in the shop right now with the whole front suspension taken apart. i was having daizen bushings installed(lower and upper controller arms) but ran into a problem. the upper controller arms bushings have been replaced but, the way the daizen kit is designed- the lower controller arm bushings don't come with sleevings(located in the middle of the bushing) the kit uses the stock sleevings that go in the middle of the bushing, then mounts to the crossmember and other suspension parts. This is where the problem lies...my lower controller arms(stock) are so badly damaged in the removal from the crossmember that i cannot use them on either side(driver or passenger side). my only option at this point is to buy 2 brand new lower controller arms from the dealer at $500 A PIECE!
(THIS IS THE REASON I BOUGHT THESE DAIZEN BUSHINGS- TO SPARE ME THE EXPENSE OF BUYING NEW ARMS!)-use the sleeving from the new arms and the rest of the arm is then useless to me...i've tried some junkyards for arms..but turned up with damaged sleevings in all of them.
anyone have any quick suggestions,advice or helpful insight on this situation i'm in?
any and all input will be greatly appreciated!
....oh 1 more thing, it was also found that i need new front rotors.. they can cut the pair i have but, the work is not garunteed. what are my options as far as aftermarket rotors and how does it compare to stock?(crossdrilled is not an option)....TIME IS OF THE ESSENSE!
thanx in advance for the timely responses..
11-20-03, 12:45 AM
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The sleeves are steel, right? I can't imagine how you can badly damage them, but that's beside the point. Call up TAP Recycling and have them ship you lower control arms. 1-800-765-7100 or http://www.taprecycling.com
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thanx a whole lot to everyone that responded to my distress call
. i made out pretty well on that situation... todd @ tm engineering returned my call and is sending me the sleevings..should be at my mechanics by tomorrow!
i'm in good hands....for now
. i made out pretty well on that situation... todd @ tm engineering returned my call and is sending me the sleevings..should be at my mechanics by tomorrow! i'm in good hands....for now
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