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  1. Slo5Oh89

    Replacing Rear Control Arms. Any Tips?

    I see now the upper bushing ur talking about I was unaware of it. it looks straight forward with the m&m tool from the video. Im sure mine are dry rotted. Can u tell me more of how the car should be jacked when I torque?
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    Replacing Rear Control Arms. Any Tips?

    I installed kyb adjustable shocks, springs, mm pinion snuber, kyb quad shocks last year. 89 vert 82k miles. Ok can u help me understand more of what u mean by preloaded? Also how do I torque bolts if I can't get under it? Jack stands under the axle? I know sve are a cheaper brand but they...
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    Replacing Rear Control Arms. Any Tips?

    Thanks I figured the bolts would be tough. And I have replaced the springs so no biggie there..
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    Replacing Rear Control Arms. Any Tips?

    I am going to install sve upper and lower rear control arms. I am just looking fot tips or tricks from other peoples installs. do I need to keep the rear at an angle or anything? Or is it just straight forward? Any tips?
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    89 Throttle Response

    Manual
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    89 Throttle Response

    I have had iac issues before but how am I to check it for this? I will check the tips never have before. Any other ideas?
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    89 Throttle Response

    I have a pretty stock 89. I have noticed when I let off the gas there is a 1-2 second delay till the engine starts to reduce rpm. So I am starting to think it might be reducing my response with acceleration! I have zero idle issues. TPS Sesnor? I do have a MSD 6A box and coil. This just...
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    Front Tire Rub.

    I swapped the tires and still have rub but improved. Still need to get rid of the 255's I think
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    Front Tire Rub.

    So on a hunch i pulled the rear rim to see it is 17x8 fronts are 17x9. Im dumb! haha been like that since I got it.
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    Front Tire Rub.

    Here is what I found.
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    Front Tire Rub.

    Honestly I do not know the 17 chrome Cobra's were on when I bought it in '08. I have looked at them for a serial number or part number but I did not find any. I did not look to heavily though. Thanks in advance for your help.
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    Front Tire Rub.

    Also anyone know what 17 the rear will handle typically with no issues?
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    Front Tire Rub.

    I found rubber on the inner finder liner so that is the contact point. It does hit the a arm when turning the wheel all the way one way. So I will try some 235 or 245.
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    Front Tire Rub.

    I know the rims rub the stock a arms when u turn the wheel all the way. The tire is rubbing the inner fender liner. I will try a smaller front tire I think.
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    Front Tire Rub.

    I have an '89 LX. I have a tire rub issue and it has only gotten worse since its been lowered. And I do know the '89 has less clearance than I think the 90-93. Any idea on tire size? It has 17in Chrome Cobra rims. I did not buy them so I do not have any specs on them. Tires are 255/40/R17 I did...
  16. Slo5Oh89

    Oil Pan Front Sump Plug Question.

    Ok I will try the JB Weld approach it was what I was thinking already. Thanks guys
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    Oil Pan Front Sump Plug Question.

    Is there some kind of puddy that will harden around the plug to prevent leaks. Putting a bigger bolt will not solve the issue.
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    Oil Pan Front Sump Plug Question.

    I have damage to the front sump of my oil pan where the plug is due to the sway bar hitting the pan. Now that problem has been resolved with shorter end links. With the damage I can not get a good seal with the drain plug. Have to add oil every weekend when I get it out of the garage. Does...
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    Spongy Brake Pedel Help

    Ok will do. Thanks im a idiot! haha. Thanks again
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    Spongy Brake Pedel Help

    Let me know if the caliper looks like its on the wrong side. Nothing I can do. I have had the MC replaced turned out it was failing. Then had issues with the rear brake cylinders had both replaced still spongy pedal.