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Old 05-08-15, 08:42 PM
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Default lower rear subframe on a 98 gs400

hey guys excuse me for creating multiple threads, so am planning on replacing all the bushings on the rear upper control arms, on FIGS website it says i need to lower the rear subframe to get access to the UCA bolts! how difficult it is to perform this task? how many bolts do i need to remove? i could not find any clear DIY regarding this project! any picture or link would be appreciated.
Old 05-09-15, 11:50 PM
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the ucas arent that bad. start taking it apart and you'll see what theyre talking about
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Originally Posted by marshun
the ucas arent that bad. start taking it apart and you'll see what theyre talking about
Okay, thanks. I always get nervous when working on suspension parts!
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I Didnt have to lower mine it does require a helper you can lay under the car and get a wrench to the back nut and have a buddy with a breaker bar with a 6" extension and it can be done.
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I Didnt have to lower mine it does require a helper you can lay under the car and get a wrench to the back nut and have a buddy with a breaker bar with a 6" extension and it can be done.
Okay, do I need any impact gun to perform this task
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i did it with hand tools
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Originally Posted by NVRLFT
i did it with hand tools
Right on! Thanks.
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Unless your bolts are seized in the bushings then your kinda S.O.L. and you have to drop the subframe at that point to torch them out safely.
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