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Re: EM Front suspension rebuild

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jdflight wrote:Can someone tell me why Clarks suggest on replacing the steel tie rod sleeve, mine looks good just need to be cleaned.
jdflight wrote:... ran into an issue of getting the tie rod ends out of the sleeves so I can replace them. Any one have idea to get them to break lose, already soaked them in PB blast.
Now I think you know! I replaced the sleeves and ends. The threads on the ID of the sleeve rusts to the tie rods!

Good looking job, I was also pleased how easy it was to install the front suspension all by myself!

Keep up the great work!
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Re: EM Front suspension rebuild

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Well finally got the front end done and brakes bleed, used a pressure bleeder. Hope to get it on the road next week for a test drive. Could someone tell me how difficult it is to do the alignment and also does the drive train have to be removed to do the rear suspension?
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Re: EM Front suspension rebuild

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Here is update on my rebuild of the front suspension.

I finally got the alignment complete and it rides much better. The front still sits a little high so going to pull the springs and take a coil out so it sit more level. The front sits about an 1.5 inches higher than the rear.
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Re: EM Front suspension rebuild

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New here on this forum... but I just read that you were going to cut the springs to lower. I would keep them the way they are and drive the car for a bit. New springs need time to settle in to their ride height. If you cut now, you may end up with a ride height that is too low, and a harsh ride. You can always adjust later.
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Re: EM Front suspension rebuild

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Well Finally got the front springs cut and the ride is great along with the handleing, have it back in the air to roll the fender a tad just have a little bit of tire touching. Picture below shows new ride height.
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Re: EM Front suspension rebuild

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Looks great. I like the stance.

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Re: EM Front suspension rebuild

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Thank Toytron

I was nervous about cutting a whole coil off but it worked out like I wanted
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Re: EM Front suspension rebuild

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Help
I need a Arm bumper. Clark’s part number c713, but their out of stock and it says they may or may not get them again.
If anyone has any suggestions
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Re: EM Front suspension rebuild

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You transposed the part number digits... the part number you provided on your other post was C731.

Part number C731: RUBBER BUMPER,FT UPPER A-ARM 65-69

Part number C713: REAR AXLE BEARING-CAR 60-62

You asked the same question twice. Already answered at the other post...

:link: viewtopic.php?f=55&t=14874
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