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Old 12-20-2010, 02:51 AM
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FCPGroton (FCP=Foreign Car Parts)
Yep, that's the one. Got some in my car too, so far, so good, and the nasty squeek is gone.
 
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Old 12-20-2010, 02:43 PM
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Thanks a lot guys, so I've been looking at control arm stuff and I'm not really sure what to get.
http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exe...ategory_id/183 Does this seem like the right product? Will It have all the parts to replace my front control arms? I figured since it was cheap it could be a good idea to just replace both the front and lower arms for both sides. I am basically taking the Midas guys word for it on what actually needs replaced (although I did see the tire wobbling back and forth once it was lifted off the ground)

I will have someone helping me put these parts together and into the car correctly, but I'm curious to get your guys opinions do I just need the product above with the CA parts or would I have to buy something like these:
http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exe...ategory_id/183
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http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exe...ategory_id/183

Thanks again I really appropriated the help. I don't have anyone else I can ask about these kinda repair questions.
 
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Old 12-20-2010, 03:40 PM
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That one if you want to replace them all.

Also, I'd rate CAs as significantly harder than a strut. Unless you're lucky and the pinch bolt isn't rusted. Mine took a TON of work.
 

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Old 12-20-2010, 04:36 PM
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Thanks dr, So will I notice better handling when I replace all of this stuff?

Is there anything else you guys think I should consider doing while I'm tearing all this apart? Things I should check for? Any other related fixes, or better parts I should consider?
 
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