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Old 09-29-2007, 04:32 PM
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for a 1995 SSE

I havn't done this in like 5 years. Now one side is broke off.

any suggestions on doing this?

thank You...Todd

oh , i did try to find this in the tech forum...no such luck
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Get the Energy suspension endlinks. A search will get you the part numbers.

http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...r=asc&start=60

here are a couple tips:
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...34&highlight=A

hope that helps. I just put the front on jack stands, then removed the tire, removed the bolt (either with a wrench or cut it in the middle), removed it, then re-installed the new hardware. Might need to use the jack to get the control arm up to where it needs to be. Very easy to do with the right tools.
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A long, but informative post on it.
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...pic.php?t=5791
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all done thanks guys for the help

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If the bolts come off easily, ramps are the easiest way to go. If not.. Jack stand, cut them off and use a jack under the a arm like Geoff suggested is a great way.
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